Creating healthy places: railway stations, biophilic design and the Metro Tunnel Project

The Metro Tunnel Project will use biophilic design principles to create an enjoyable and engaging experience for commuters. Biophilic design links nature to the built environment by using natural light, nature-inspired patterns and materials, sensory stimuli and plants. The Creating Healthy Places study has been developed by Deakin University in collaboration with the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority to inform the design of Metro Tunnel’s five new underground stations and surrounding precincts