Nature Connectedness: How Can Home Design Improve Our Health and Wellbeing?

Spending nearly 93% of our time indoors and 11 hours a day on screens, many of us are disconnected from nature. But how can architecture help restore that connection? 

This event explores the link between home design and well-being through an immersive experience and open discussion. By drawing inspiration from Japanese architectural traditions that subtly integrate nature, sometimes even without visual contact, we will uncover how design can support mental and physical health. 

Participants will discover: 

• Architectural insights from Japan that foster nature connectedness
• Scientific perspectives on the health benefits of biophilic design
• Practical tips for improving our own domestic spaces to feel closer to nature 

This event invites visitors to reflect on their built environment and how even small changes at home can help them reconnect with the natural world.