It is evident from the research conducted that nature plays a substantial role in increasing creativity and innovation as well as assisting in people’s general wellbeing. The research suggests there will be an increase in the role of Biophilic Design and Biomimicry in the future design of educational learning spaces and the development of curriculum that connects students to the real world. With that in mind it is highly likely there will be an increase in the uptake of these two “new” sciences in the next 5-10 years as educators become more aware of the inherent value of the natural world to learners of all ages.
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