Biophilic gym - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:01, 25 November 2020

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Designing Buildings at 11:25, 24 September 2020

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	* Building related illness.		* Building related illness.
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	* Green infrastructure.		* Green infrastructure.
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	* Biophilic design.		* Biophilic design.
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	* Building related illness.		* Building related illness.
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	* Green infrastructure.		* Green infrastructure.
	* Health and productivity in sustainable buildings.		* Health and productivity in sustainable buildings.
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	* Maggie’s Cancer Centre, Manchester.		* Maggie’s Cancer Centre, Manchester.
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	For more information about the project and to sign up for a work-out session, see [http://biofit.io/ Biofit].		For more information about the project and to sign up for a work-out session, see [http://biofit.io/ Biofit].

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	* Best gym architecture in the world.		* Best gym architecture in the world.
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	* Wellbeing and creativity in workplace design - case studies.		* Wellbeing and creativity in workplace design - case studies.
	* What we know about wellbeing.		* What we know about wellbeing.
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	My intention has always been to create a gym concept for the 21st century that is inspired by evolutionary principles. As our lives become more tech-heavy and our cities become denser, there is a clear need to reconnect with nature, to slow down and listen to our bodies.		My intention has always been to create a gym concept for the 21st century that is inspired by evolutionary principles. As our lives become more tech-heavy and our cities become denser, there is a clear need to reconnect with nature, to slow down and listen to our bodies.
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	People go from their office desk to a seated position on a machine to knock out linear reps and sets; it’s just a very limited interpretation of fitness that has very little do with the real world.		People go from their office desk to a seated position on a machine to knock out linear reps and sets; it’s just a very limited interpretation of fitness that has very little do with the real world.
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	The key benefits are a reduction in stress levels and mental fatigue combined with an improvement in overall mood. Our consumer research project with the ukactive Research Institute is intended to provide quantitative data from the Biofit showroom to illustrate our point.		The key benefits are a reduction in stress levels and mental fatigue combined with an improvement in overall mood. Our consumer research project with the ukactive Research Institute is intended to provide quantitative data from the Biofit showroom to illustrate our point.
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	* Biophilia and building design.		* Biophilia and building design.
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	* Building related illness.		* Building related illness.
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	* Maggie’s Cancer Centre, Manchester.		* Maggie’s Cancer Centre, Manchester.
	* Sustainable materials.		* Sustainable materials.
		+	* The Biophilic Office.
	* Wellbeing.		* Wellbeing.
	* Wellbeing and creativity in workplace design - case studies.		* Wellbeing and creativity in workplace design - case studies.

Editor at 12:44, 20 January 2017

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	* Biophilia and building design.		* Biophilia and building design.
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	This kind of nature-inspired, biophilic design is becoming increasingly popular, with tech giants such as Apple and Google having already explored its impact on their employees’ stress and productivity levels.		This kind of nature-inspired, biophilic design is becoming increasingly popular, with tech giants such as Apple and Google having already explored its impact on their employees’ stress and productivity levels.

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	In January 2017, the world’s first biophilic indoor gym was launched as a pop-up in West London. Biofit is an organic gym concept for urban life that aims to bring a nature-centric ethos from its green interiors to its training methodology.		In January 2017, the world’s first biophilic indoor gym was launched as a pop-up in West London. Biofit is an organic gym concept for urban life that aims to bring a nature-centric ethos from its green interiors to its training methodology.
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	Biofit has commissioned a new first-of-its-kind research project from the ukactive Research Institute, to take place over the course of the January pop-up. This research aims to evaluate the impact of exercising in a biophilic indoor environment.		Biofit has commissioned a new first-of-its-kind research project from the ukactive Research Institute, to take place over the course of the January pop-up. This research aims to evaluate the impact of exercising in a biophilic indoor environment.

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	My intention is to develop a global network of affiliate gyms located in office buildings, residential complexes, health centres and hotels. The Biofit concept was two years in the making but is now a cohesive, turn-key solution that encompasses gym design, equipment and training method so hopefully our London showroom is just the very first step towards achieving that goal!		My intention is to develop a global network of affiliate gyms located in office buildings, residential complexes, health centres and hotels. The Biofit concept was two years in the making but is now a cohesive, turn-key solution that encompasses gym design, equipment and training method so hopefully our London showroom is just the very first step towards achieving that goal!

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	The full Biofit concept will be brought to life in a pop-up studio in west London from 9 January - 3 February 2017. Group classes, workshops and corporate team-building sessions will be offered at the site (ground floor, Unit 1 Gallery Workshop, entrance via the 1 Bard Road courtyard, London W10 6TP).		The full Biofit concept will be brought to life in a pop-up studio in west London from 9 January - 3 February 2017. Group classes, workshops and corporate team-building sessions will be offered at the site (ground floor, Unit 1 Gallery Workshop, entrance via the 1 Bard Road courtyard, London W10 6TP).

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In January 2017, the world’s first biophilic indoor gym was launched as a pop-up in West London. Biofit is an organic gym concept for urban life that aims to bring a nature-centric ethos from its green interiors to its training methodology.

Biofit’s no-tech studio space has been developed with the award-winning landscape architect Lily Jencks, who created the restorative ‘healing gardens’ for the Maggie’s Centres around the UK. Her brief was to maximise the positive impact of contact with ‘Vitamin N(ature)’, through the use of natural vegetation, colours, materials, shapes, scents and sounds.

This kind of nature-inspired, biophilic design is becoming increasingly popular, with tech giants such as Apple and Google having already explored its impact on their employees’ stress and productivity levels.

Biofit has commissioned a new first-of-its-kind research project from the ukactive Research Institute, to take place over the course of the January pop-up. This research aims to evaluate the impact of exercising in a biophilic indoor environment.

[[File:Biofit2.jpg|800px]]

Designing Buildings Wiki spoke with Biofit’s founder and director, Matt Aspiotis Morley:

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My intention has always been to create a gym concept for the 21st century that is inspired by evolutionary principles. As our lives become more tech-heavy and our cities become denser, there is a clear need to reconnect with nature, to slow down and listen to our bodies.

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What do you think traditional gyms lack in terms of their architecture/design and user wellness?
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MM:

A lot of gyms can be quite uninspiring, located underground with limited natural light. Plants rarely make an appearance and equipment is all made of metal, plastic or flashing screens.

People go from their office desk to a seated position on a machine to knock out linear reps and sets; it’s just a very limited interpretation of fitness that has very little do with the real world.

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How do you think the biophilic design of the gym enhances people’s general experience?
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MM:

We have over 70 indigenous plants in the space all with air purifying qualities meaning a minimum of 7 per person during a class.

We also use natural colours, materials and textures throughout, including our handcrafted equipment, as well as a giant wall mural depicting a calming forest scene that offers a sense of perspective. Aromatherapy, plenty of natural light and air flow through the space all help ensure we maximise the benefits of Vitamin Nature.

The key benefits are a reduction in stress levels and mental fatigue combined with an improvement in overall mood. Our consumer research project with the ukactive Research Institute is intended to provide quantitative data from the Biofit showroom to illustrate our point.

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In terms of design, how do you envisage biophilic gyms developing even further in the future?
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MM:

My intention is to develop a global network of affiliate gyms located in office buildings, residential complexes, health centres and hotels. The Biofit concept was two years in the making but is now a cohesive, turn-key solution that encompasses gym design, equipment and training method so hopefully our London showroom is just the very first step towards achieving that goal!

The full Biofit concept will be brought to life in a pop-up studio in west London from 9 January - 3 February 2017. Group classes, workshops and corporate team-building sessions will be offered at the site (ground floor, Unit 1 Gallery Workshop, entrance via the 1 Bard Road courtyard, London W10 6TP).

For more information about the project and to sign up for a work-out session, see [http://biofit.io/ Biofit].

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Biophilia and building design.
* Building related illness.
* Changing lifestyles.
* Green infrastructure.
* Health and productivity in sustainable buildings.
* Indoor environmental quality.
* Maggie’s Cancer Centre, Manchester.
* Sustainable materials.
* Wellbeing.
* Wellbeing and creativity in workplace design - case studies.
* What we know about wellbeing.

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