Biophilic Living by Hacer Developments

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About Biophilic Living Hacer Developments is committed to the construction of a unique Biophilic space in the City of Swansea; a mixed-use development incorporating residential apartments, with an emphasis on the social housing sector, commercial office and retail spaces to rent, education and exhibition opportunities, community gardens on the roof, and a large scale glasshouse, alongside green-systems being integrated into the entire building. Mission Statement/ Values The Biophilic Living project represents a radical new approach to living and working in the urban environment. Founded on Biophilic theory, the project is about enabling humans to reconnect with nature, creating a cohesive community to address the increasing issues relating to social exclusion and loneliness, as well as responding to the climate emergency with innovative technology; Putting nature at the heart of the city. With community being the focus, collaboration is key, we are working with local housing association Pobl for the residential sector, Urban Foundry for the retail sector, gained research assistance from Swansea and Cardiff University, alongside offering UWTSD students the opportunity to produce artwork for the building and contribute to interior design considerations. We are working on engaging with local horticulture students to offer the green spaces as a sort of classroom, with part of the commercial area potentially becoming a biomaterial lab. We want to ensure this building is a place for the community, and enhances the local area.