Biophilia, a definition introduced for the first time by the German psychologist, sociologist, and philosopher Erich Seligmann Fromm ((The Heart of Man: It's Genius For Good and Evil, 1964), is, among other things, man’s innate tendency and need to connect with nature on a mental, physical and social level. This connection positively affects and determines man’s growth and health. Since then, many other scientists have talked about the idea of biophilia, especially the biologist and naturalist Edward Osborne Wilson. In his book (Biophilia, 1984) he defines biophilia as man's affinity for life, which binds us to all other living species.

The word biophilia originates from Greek and means love for life and every living thing.

The art and science of architecture mainly focus on the relationship between man and the space he occupies. Also, the role of architecture is to create spaces that meet the needs of its users. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that architecture has dealt with the above concept. So, the term biophilic design in architecture means the effort to bring people closer to nature in every possible way. Or to bring the benefits of nature into their daily lives.

The benefits of this relationship are well known and there are many examples throughout history. Health care facilities in ancient Greece and, much later, the first hospitals in Europe were built, not by chance, in areas surrounded by green and nature. Today, this is something that doesn’t only concern those who suffer from any type of health issues, but all of us. Greatest attention, however, is given to those who live and work in urban environments, where contact with nature becomes more and more a distant image. In other words, the city makes the modern man sick.