Biophilic Design Performance Diagnostic Audit Tool

This diagnostic tool provides an evidence-aligned snapshot of how effectively a building integrates biophilic design principles across light, nature cues, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), and spatial psychology.

Designed for: architects, workplace teams, healthcare environments, education settings, and retrofit projects.

Answer 13 questions. Get a score out of 100 plus the fastest improvements to prioritise next. (Results are calculated in your browser.)


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Questions

Light & Circadian Support

Daylight access, glare control, and lighting strategies that support circadian entrainment, visual comfort, and sustained attention. Research consistently links natural light exposure and real views to stress recovery, alertness, and affect regulation when glare and overheating are controlled.

1) How much of the regularly occupied space has usable daylight?



2) Is daylight comfortable (low glare, good shading/blinds)?


3) Do you use lighting that supports daytime alertness and evening wind-down?


4) Do people have views of greenery or sky from key areas (desks, beds, learning areas)?


Nature Cues & Sensory Comfort

Visible and sensory exposure to vegetation, natural materials, water, and seasonal change. Direct nature contact and coherent natural cues are associated with stress recovery and improved mood, especially when exposure is frequent and distributed across daily routines.

5) Which best describes greenery integration?



6) Are natural materials (timber/stone/linen) present and authentic?


7) Are there calming natural cues (garden, water element, quiet outdoor area, birdsong, etc.)?


8) Do occupants experience seasonal change (light, planting cycles, outdoor access)?


Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

Ventilation, thermal stability, acoustics, and maintenance capacity. Many health and performance outcomes in buildings are mediated by IEQ fundamentals; biophilic strategies are most effective when these environmental systems are already performing reliably.

9) How does air quality feel most days?



10) How stable is thermal comfort?


11) How noisy is the environment during normal use?


12) Can you maintain planting and environmental systems reliably?


Space Psychology

The balance between open views (prospect) and protected retreat (refuge) influences perceived safety, cognitive load, and comfort. Spatial legibility and refuge opportunities support restoration and reduce overstimulation in cognitively demanding environments

13) Do people have both open views (prospect) and sheltered spaces (refuge)?



Results

Complete all questions, then click “Calculate score”.

Note: Higher scores reflect stronger alignment with research-supported exposure pathways. Effects are influenced by frequency of exposure, baseline conditions, and ongoing maintenance. This diagnostic is educational and indicative. It does not replace professional assessment or UK compliance checks.

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