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Status Quo: Urban Biophilic Design - Coggle Diagram
Status Quo: Urban Biophilic Design
Stake Holders who profit
Financiers
Typically these buildings draw very wealthy tenants- high rent units lead to great profit margins for financiers
Local Ecosystem
Provide an environment for birds and insects to thrive- ex. increase in pollination- positive impact on bees etc.
Removal of CO2 helps a wide variety of animals in the local community thrive
Removal of CO2 means more pure rain and healthier watershed
Building Tenants
Health benefits
Mental health- these buildings are designed based on empirical evidence of the positive impact of nature on mental health
Physical Health: By removing CO2 and other toxins from the air, tenants are living in a safer environment with measurable positive impacts to their health.
Local community
Improved air health of local community
Potential public access to green spaces at no cost of local community residents.
Stake Holders who are disturbed
Tenants of building being replaced
Most biophilic designs are out of the price range for the middle class. If a biophilic design is replacing a previous structure it will likely be more expensive and has the potential to displace current tenants.
Local middle class community
Gentrification: A biophilic design has the potential to raise property value in the surrounding area, which can lead to gentrification and ultimately displace current dwellers.
Employees
High Maintenance Buildings could put stress on employees or building owners
Plant watering and care
Cleaning up after birds etc.
More difficult access to windows and other features for cleaning