Biophilic design involves the innovative integration of natural elements into homes, schools and workplaces such that the constant contact with nature will improve the well-being of the people. Over the years, I notice that Singapore’s biophilic urbanism in landscaping buildings is found in both the public and private sectors. Programs and subsidies such as the Sky-Rise Greenery Initiatives, are provided to support biophilic urbanism and greenery in buildings.

One of the examples to illustrate biophilic design in buildings is the Khoo Tech Puat Hospital (KTPH). Instead of paving the buildings with only concrete, roof and community gardens are set up to nurture biophilia. In addition, they modified the design of the buildings such that the internal layout of the wards is facing towards the adjacent Yishun reservoir. Studies conducted that the integration of biophilic concept can reduce the stress and pain level of patient and increase the speed of recovery.