International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 11 Issue: 05 | May 2024
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Biophilic Architectural Design Approach: Holistic Way Towards Sustainability Ar. Vinita Deshmukh1, Ar. Aarya Deshmukh2 1 B.Arch.,M.Arch.(Proj.management), Associate Professor (Architecture Department), Bharati Vidyapeeth College of
Architecture, Navi Mumbai, India. 2B.Arch. MBA final (Const.Proj.Management), RICS Amity University Mumbai
---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------structures closely knit with nature. Integrating elements of Abstract - Architectural design process needs to be humancentric as well as design-centric. It sets the impression on the perceiver, expressing the type of use within, demand & cultural background of the society in a particular period of time and also provides sensory pleasures.
nature into the built environment by direct or indirect process has been observed to reduce stress, blood pressure levels and heart rates, while also increasing productivity, creativity, and wellbeing rates.
In this modern era effects of human activity in terms of architectural design & development in construction impose major stress on ecological systems. This paper is about rethinking the designs of buildings with a holistic perspective considering biophilic co-evolution between human and nature to achieve synergy and symbiosis between the built and the natural environment, beyond technocrats’ regulations or human – machine system interaction.
The integrated approach to design and architecture that prioritizes environmental sustainability and human wellbeing & which satisfy the needs of the humans to experience nature in the built environment proves more effective because it considers the interconnectedness of human activities with the environment, leading to solutions that are sustainable. 1.1 Understanding the Key Aspects of Integrated Approach Of Design
The paper also discusses about the challenges and opportunities in adopting a biophilic architectural approach, including design complexity, cost considerations, and regulatory frameworks. It insists for architectural thinking towards a more ecocentric and human-centered approach that prioritizes sustainability, resilience, and symbiosis with nature.
The main key aspects to achieve these type of designs are Biomimicry, Biophilia, Eco-literacy & adopting Sustainability in design. In Biomimicry designer mimics the natural systems for integrated design, whereas in Biophilia designer tries to affiliate with Nature.
By synthesizing the practical examples, and critical analysis, this paper aims to contribute to the discourse on biophilic design's role in shaping resilient and regenerative built environments, offering insights for architects, designers, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in creating sustainable urban landscapes.
The basic elements like natural lighting, ventilation, landscapes, natural Materials, and other experiences of the natural world, when incorporated into the built environment the design is an extension of biophilia. Biophilic architecture consists of spaces areas that grow together with green by protecting the biodiversity of their natural areas. Spaces designed with biophilic concept gives enhanced sensory contact with natural forms and materials & visual experience.
The paper delves in to how architectural designs of building should tackle the bigger problem of rising urban temperatures benefiting both the indoor & outdoor public sphere and public health. It emphasizes using vernacular and sustainable materials, adapting them to environmental and technological shifts for better performance.
Biophilia, first introduced by social psychologist Eric Fromm in "The Heart of Man" (1964), gained widespread recognition through biologist Edward Wilson's book "Biophilia" (1984). Since then, it has permeated diverse disciplines like biology, psychology, neuroscience, and architecture. At its core, biophilia represents the innate human desire for a profound connection or reconnection with nature and its complex systems
Key Words: Biophilic Design1, Sustainability2,Biomimicry3 Ecoliteracy 4 etc …
1.INTRODUCTION Humans have a mutual biological relationship with the natural world that was built over the years of living in the nature’s traditional settings. It is also experienced that humans tend to work, learn more efficiently, easily in
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