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PATTERNS OF BIOPHILIC

DESIGN IN EVERYDAY
LIVING SPACES
BIOPHILIA
 The term ‘Biophilia’ means the love of nature. People tend to move closer to
nature either consciously or unconsciously to regenerate themselves as
exposing oneself to nature has a soothing effect on the individual. As the
cities keep developing the need for Biophilic design is much needed. An
individual loses connection to nature as he moves on with his regular
activities.

 Biophilic design is the design of a space incorporating nature or aspects of


nature into that space so that the people using that space will have a direct
or indirect connection with nature. Studies have shown that Positive emotions
and mental restoration and other benefits can occur in as little as 5 to 20
minutes of immersion in nature.
Objectives :
 To provide an overview of Biophilic Design based on the case studies.
 To identify the oppurtunities and constraints of incorporating Biophilic Design.
 To identify the different patterns of Biophilic design used in the case studies that
have been studied.
 To understand the benefits of incorporating Biophilic Design.

Methodology :
 Study
 Literature studies on Biophilic Design
 Books on Biophilic Design
 Analysis
 Case studies undertaken to analyse and prove the effects of Biophilic
 Design as well as identifying the different patterns of Biophilic Design.
 Conclusion
14 PATTERNS OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN
NATURE IN THE SPACE

 1. Visual Connection with Nature.


A view to elements of nature, living systems and natural processes.

 2. Non-Visual Connection with Nature.


Auditory, haptic, olfactory, or gustatory stimuli that engender a deliberate and
Positive reference to nature, living systems or natural processes.

 3. Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli.


Stochastic and ephemeral connections with nature that may be analyzed
statistically but may not be predicted precisely.

 4. Thermal & Airflow Variability.


Subtle changes in air temperature, relative humidity, airflow across the skin, and
surface temperatures that mimic natural environments.
 5. Presence of Water.
A condition that enhances the experience of a place through seeing, hearing or
touching water.

 6. Dynamic & Diffuse Light.


Leverages varying intensities of light and shadow that change over time to
create conditions that occur in nature.

 7. Connection with Natural Systems.


Awareness of natural processes, especially seasonal and temporal changes ‘
characteristic of a healthy ecosystem.

NATURE ANALOGUES
 8. Biomorphic Forms & Patterns.
Symbolic references to contoured, patterned, textured or numerical
arrangements that persist in nature.

 9. Material Connection with Nature.


Materials and elements from nature that, through minimal processing, reflect the
local ecology or geology and create a distinct sense of place.
 10. Complexity & Order.
Rich sensory information that adheres to a spatial hierarchy similar to those
encountered in nature.

NATURE OF THE SPACE

 11. Prospect.
An unimpeded view over a distance, for surveillance and planning.

 12. Refuge.
A place for withdrawal from environmental conditions or the main flow of
activity, in which the individual is protected from behind and overhead.

 13. Mystery.
The promise of more information, achieved through partially obscured views or
other sensory devices that entice the individual to travel deeper into the
environment.

 14. Risk/Peril.
An identifiable threat coupled with a reliable safeguard.
SCIENTIFIC STUDY
 There have been numerous studies over the last 35 years on the benefits to the built
environment through improving a connection to nature.
 Office design: productivity can be increased by 8%, rates of well-being up by 13%, increases
in creativity, with reduced absenteeism and presenteeism
 Hospitality design: Guests willing to pay 23% more for rooms with views of Biophilic elements
 Education spaces: increased rates of learning 20-25%, improved test results, concentration
levels and attendance, reduced impacts of ADHD
 Healthcare spaces: post-operative rates of recovery reduced by 8.5%, reduced pain
medication by 22%
 Retail: the presence of vegetation & landscaping has been found to increase average rental
rates on retail spaces with customers indicating they were willing to pay 8-12 % more for
goods and services.
 Homes: can become more calming & restorative, with 7-8 % less crime attributed to areas
with access to nature and can command an increase of 4-5% in property price.
 Table shows the 14
patterns of Biophilic
design identified and how
each pattern affects an
individual.
WINDHOVER, CONTEMPLATIVE CENTER AND
ART GALLERY
The Windhover Contemplative Center and Art Gallery is an art gallery located at
the centre of a forested area on Stanford’s campus.

Visual Connection With Nature Dynamic and Diffuse light Material connection With Nature
PALEY PARK
 Paley park is a small pocket park located in New York. The main focus of this
park is the waterfall located on the north wall, the east and west covered
with ivy and the entrance from the south.
 Waterfall on northern wall
 Light filtering through canopy
trees
 Sounds of nature from
waterfall and leaves
 Limited visual access to the
street
 Depiction of seasonal changes
DESIGN COMBINE OFFICE
 Design Combine's office building was designed to
fullfill a set of requirements such as a feeling of
an open pavilion within nature.
 To give the overpowering nature around it its
due, by keeping the interiors as low key and
minimal as possible, both in terms of finishes as
well as items of furniture create a space
comfortable for this hot and humid tropical
climate without having to resort to a lot of air
conditioning.

 Visual connection with nature.


 Bamboo screening on the sides of the office
 Presence of Water
 Risk
KASHI ART CAFE
 Visual connection with nature.
 People can be sitting near or facing the wall.
 Presence of multiple open courtyards acts as a
ventilation system allowing light and air to pass
through.
 Any changes in whether condition affects the
interior of the café as well.
 Dynamic and diffuse light
 Connection with Natural Systems
 Material connection with nature
 Mystery
 Entrance

 Showing the green wall


and the path
CONLCUSION
 This research has brought out the conclusion that Biophilic design can be
incorporated at any place no matter the scale without affecting the basic
functionality of that space.
 Access to nature should not be a secondary part in our life, rather involving
Biophilic Design at everyday spaces will make a person more relaxed, replenished
and restored.
 As we live in a stressful environment it is important to expose oneself to nature,
incorporating Biophiic Design into our living space has proven to reduce stress,
anxiety and increase the productivity.
 The case studies have shown us the different ways on how to bring in nature into
our everyday space, how it can attract people, how people act when they are
exposed to such a design.
 Interacting with the users of the space, by asking questions about how they feel
about the space has given a solid proof about why Biophilic Design must be
incorporated into our everyday life.
 This research has shown how a place can become biophilic with subtle changes in
the surroundings.
 The 14 patterns of Biophilic Design act as guidelines for designing spaces which
can be explored further to find new ways in incorporating Biophilic Design in
everyday spaces.

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