Biophilic Design Elements in Modern Buildings Influenced by Islamic Architecture Features

Jaheen, Nesma; El-Darwish, Ingy I.

doi:10.21608/jesaun.2021.102832.1085

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“…gardens exemplify biophilic design with stained glass windows and botanical motifs [42][43][44][45][46].…”

Section: Medieval and Renaissance Period (500 -1600 Ce): Gothic Cathe...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Spaces - The Evolution of Biophilic Design in Modern Architecture: A Review

Kabinesh,

Vennila,

Baranidharan

et al. 2024

AJEE

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In recent years, a resurgence of interest in reconnecting with "nature" has emerged, driven by its inherent benefits and the need to address societal and environmental challenges. However, the concept of "nature" remains ambiguous within architectural contexts, necessitating a nuanced approach. The theory of biophilia, rooted in the inherent human inclination towards life and lifelike processes, has led to the development of biophilic design principles. These principles aim to incorporate natural elements into built environments, enhancing human well-being and connection with nature. By integrating biophilic design into sustainable architecture, architects can address various challenges, from mitigating climate change to improving human health. Interdisciplinary collaboration and a nuanced understanding of biophilic design implications are essential for its successful implementation. Overall, biophilic design offers a compelling framework for creating sustainable and human-centric built environments, prioritizing elements that contribute effectively to human well-being and connection with nature. Through innovative design solutions, architects can address complex societal and environmental challenges, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

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“…gardens exemplify biophilic design with stained glass windows and botanical motifs [42][43][44][45][46].…”

Section: Medieval and Renaissance Period (500 -1600 Ce): Gothic Cathe...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Spaces - The Evolution of Biophilic Design in Modern Architecture: A Review

Kabinesh,

Vennila,

Baranidharan

et al. 2024

AJEE

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“…The axial urban fabric surrounded by buildings is used to focus vision on one destination point and to control pedestrian movement [73]. The contemporary layout includes rectilinear buildings that were dynamically created and placed on private property at various points [74]. In addition to the main ring road, there are UCOS for parking, athletics, gardening, and student gatherings that link the campus buildings [67].…”

Section: Defining Islamic Spatial Configuration Of Ucos In Aucmentioning

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Enhancing Social Qualities in University Campus Outdoor Spaces through Islamic Spatial Configurations: The Case of the American University in Cairo

2023

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Universities are under more pressure than ever before to attract more students and move up in rankings. Due to bounded space and rising plot values in city areas, a spatial configuration that meets user needs has become a very important topic for well-prepared and spatially suitable educational settings. However, today there is a rapid pace in the establishment of universities in Egypt. Insufficient use of university campus outdoor spaces (UCOS) is considered one of the main negative impacts on social quality in these universities in Egypt. This study aims to evaluate the social qualities according to the Islamic spatial configurations of UCOS in The American University in Cairo (AUC). The research is based on using integrated observational and computational methods in different UCOS. Observational methods are applied through behavioral mapping and movement tracing. Computational methods are applied through space syntax software. The AUC campus is selected as a case study because its design is based on different types of UCOS. The methodology follows three successive steps. Firstly, a field observation of the most used UCOS was undertaken. Secondly, a spatial analysis examining the potential effect of the campus spatial configuration was conducted. Finally, a comparative analytical approach that illustrates the relationship between Islamic spatial configurations of UCOS and activity categories according to user behaviors was taken. The research shows the considered types of UCOS and their ranking according to the observational and computational methods that achieve the highest values for social qualities.

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A Systematic Literature Review on Biophilic Hotel Design

Deniz,

Terım Cavka

2024

Kent Akademisi

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Biophilic design made by incorporating nature into interior spaces have proven that biophilia has positive effects on people’s psychological, and physical well-being through scientific studies. Although increasing number of people and rapid urbanization have led to changes in leisure activities and accommodation sector specifically after the COVID 19 world pandemic, it is observed that scientific research pool do not align with the number of biophilic hotels recently designed and occupied. With this study, it has been observed that biophilic design studies in the literature are increasing especially after the pandemic, however the number of studies in office and commercial spaces show an augmenting trend compared to the accommodation sector. Within the scope of this study, a comprehensive systematic literature review on biophilic hotel design was conducted. Gaps were identified in the literature on the use of biophilic design in hotels compared to the evaluation of biophilic design elements in other areas. As a result of the review, 14 relevant articles obtained from Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus databases were analyzed in detail. The methods and results led to the identification of the literature gap in this field. It has been observed that studies evaluating biophilic hotel design in the light of scientific data have increased after COVID-19. Most of the studies examined are focused on hotel lobby cases. Although lobbies are important places in terms of the first impression of visitors in hotels, there is no study focusing on hotel rooms. Future studies can also focus on the accommodation areas. Especially for the tourism sector, where customer satisfaction and psychology are at the forefront, it is important to investigate the scientific effects of biophilic design examined in the literature to draw the necessary lessons from existing studies in order to guide future designs.

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Biophilic Design Elements in Modern Buildings Influenced by Islamic Architecture Features

Cited by 4 publications

References 4 publications

Sustainable Spaces - The Evolution of Biophilic Design in Modern Architecture: A Review

Sustainable Spaces - The Evolution of Biophilic Design in Modern Architecture: A Review

Enhancing Social Qualities in University Campus Outdoor Spaces through Islamic Spatial Configurations: The Case of the American University in Cairo

A Systematic Literature Review on Biophilic Hotel Design

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