The Impact of Biophilic Design on Cognitive Performance in Co-working Spaces

This paper explores the positive effect of biophilic design on cognitive performance in working environments in Egypt, such as Co-working spaces. The paper will explore elements of biophilic like vegetation, water, natural light, natural materials, and outdoor and indoor space organization, concerning promoting the psychological aspects of the users. Reducing stress, boosting moods, and improving cognitive performance are the parameters that will evaluate the efficiency of the design. Incorporating natural elements into work environments has been shown to reduce stress, enhance cognitive performance, and increase productivity in various settings globally. The research, based on theoretical frameworks like the Biophilia Hypothesis and Attention Restoration Theory, highlights the role of natural environments in promoting mental clarity and emotional equilibrium. Biophilic design supports sustainable urban development and aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in health and well-being. New Capital Administrative City- Egypt, is one of the newest Egyptian cities; it builds national spirit, provides for long-term sustainable growth, and aims to solve various issues faced by Egypt through a new city. The results of this paper will highlight the main issues that face the stakeholders in a regular working environment set-up, to indicate the importance of the co-working space as a new trend in working environments, all will be applied by analyzing different case studies in Egypt. Accordingly, the study will highlight the impact of biophilic design on cognitive performance in Co-working Spaces.