Biophilic design blends art, nature, and architecture seamlessly. These spaces incorporate natural elements designed to benefit the environment and human well-being, offering balance and harmony and often using wood, stone, and other natural materials.
Humans are not separate from the natural world but rather a part of it, and trying to separate ourselves from it can bring stress, anxiety, and discomfort. This is why we’re so often drawn to quiet woodland clearings, scenic beaches, expansive fields, soaring mountains, quiet valleys, and babbling brooks. Peaceful, natural environments are calming, and biophilic design can mimic those environments. Jacaranda’s real wood veneers offer a natural beauty that can bring natural elements to your space and add to your biophilic design for greater physical and emotional well-being.
Environmental Features of Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is not inherently eco-friendly, but modern builders are increasingly seeking out sustainable resources and techniques. For example, our real wood veneers are made using a patented process that enables us to get three times as much veneer from every log we use. This means you can get more veneer with less environmental impact, adding biophilic elements to your space sustainably and responsibly.
To complete the look for your space, use neutral tones and colors for decor, add water features, and incorporate plants, natural jute or sisal rugs and floor coverings, and landscape with native plants that need less water but offer habitat for native animals. Use natural sunlight whenever possible for lighting and a mood boost for building inhabitants.
A well-designed building will fit seamlessly into the landscape, feeling as if it’s connected to the natural environment in which it exists.
Natural Shapes and Patterns
The natural theme continues with natural shapes and patterns. Think about motifs and designs that occur in nature, such as webs, ripples, hives, leaves, and more. Some of the most popular themes include animals, plants, shells, spirals, ovals, arches, domes, angles, and lines.
Our wood veneer fits well with any theme. Made with real wood, it has an appealing natural pattern, with each as individual as the log from which it was cut. We can vary the look of the wood by altering the cut. We can even create new and exciting patterns, like one-of-a-kind burls, using recon veneer. Adding color using one of our premade or custom stains offers even more versatility and customization options, as can our finishes, and you’ll be able to create the exact look you want for your space.
Sensory Satisfaction
Biophilic buildings can be sensory delights, incorporating natural elements with rich details and variations that appeal to many of our senses. Think of the sights, sounds, and even smells of the natural world and how they can be incorporated into your space. The gentle splashing of a brook can be mimicked by a fountain or water wall. Sunlight can illuminate rooms through expansive windows or skylights. Wooden walls and hanging plants offer the warmth of a forest while a smoothly tiled floor brings to mind a stone path.
Adding varied textures, tones, and colors creates a visually interesting space with a cohesive design that is wholly satisfying to our senses. The richness, patterns, textures, variations, and even patina of the natural materials will all play a part in how your space comes to life.
At Jacaranda, we’re passionate about creating environmentally friendly spaces and beautifully designed walls. Our SanFoot is available in more than 100 species and limitless colors. We offer various cuts, custom stains, and several finishes to better meet your design needs. Contact our team today to learn more about how you can use our wood veneer wallcoverings in your biophilic design.
