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Biophilic Design: Bringing Nature Indoors to Enhance Human Wellbeing

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Decide which paragraph, (A) to (D), has the information given in each statement below. Select (E) if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.

- The concept of biophilia suggests humans have a natural desire to connect with the natural world. - Biophilic design can be implemented through actual natural elements or through representations of nature. - Patients recover more quickly when exposed to natural environments in healthcare settings. - The financial benefits of biophilic design are immediately apparent to most developers. - Biophilic design emerged as a response to increasing urbanization. - Architectural spaces that provide both open views and sheltered areas reflect natural environmental patterns. - Students perform better academically in schools that incorporate natural elements. - Biophilic design requires collaboration across multiple professional disciplines. - The majority of modern office buildings now incorporate biophilic design principles.