The Impact of Biophilic Design on the Growth and Survival of Artemia Salina in Aquatic Environments
Christie Saehee Hwang
Seoul International School, Seoul, South Korea
Publication date: May 31, 2025
Seoul International School, Seoul, South Korea
Publication date: May 31, 2025
DOI: http://doi.org/10.34614/JIYRC2025I15
ABSTRACT
Biophilic design integrates natural elements into built environments to enhance well-being, yet its effects on non-human organisms remain underexplored. This study investigates how biophilic design influences the growth and survival of Artemia salina (sea monkeys) in controlled aquatic environments. Two experimental conditions were established: a control tank with no natural elements and a biophilic tank incorporating aquatic plants, natural lighting, and improved ventilation. Growth measurements and survival rates were recorded over 25 days. While early-stage growth showed no significant differences, by day 15, Artemia salina in the biophilic tank exhibited significantly greater body size (p = 0.001), and by day 25, they maintained higher survival rates. These findings suggest that biophilic design elements positively influence aquatic organism development, supporting broader applications in ecological sustainability and habitat design.
Biophilic design integrates natural elements into built environments to enhance well-being, yet its effects on non-human organisms remain underexplored. This study investigates how biophilic design influences the growth and survival of Artemia salina (sea monkeys) in controlled aquatic environments. Two experimental conditions were established: a control tank with no natural elements and a biophilic tank incorporating aquatic plants, natural lighting, and improved ventilation. Growth measurements and survival rates were recorded over 25 days. While early-stage growth showed no significant differences, by day 15, Artemia salina in the biophilic tank exhibited significantly greater body size (p = 0.001), and by day 25, they maintained higher survival rates. These findings suggest that biophilic design elements positively influence aquatic organism development, supporting broader applications in ecological sustainability and habitat design.
