What is biophilic design? 3 ways ‘green’ buildings work better for neurodivergent people

  • Written by: Fatemeh Aminpour, Lecturer, School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney
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One in seven people worldwide are neurodivergent. They may have a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism – or traits that mean their thinking style differs from neurotypical patterns.

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