THERAPEUTIC

DESIGN WITH
INFLUENCE OF
BIOPHILLIC
ARCHITECTURE

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ABOUT BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE

First published during the 1980s by American researcher and Harvard educator Edward O.
Wilson, the term biophilia implies the intrinsic fascination people feel toward nature. A
development of that idea, biophilic configuration is the intentional act of consolidating
components of the characteristic world into the constructed climate to decidedly affect human
prosperity. A development of that idea, biophilic design is the act of including components of
the nature into the constructed to decidedly affect human prosperity.

Biophilic configuration can diminish pressure, upgrade inventiveness and deliberate focus,
improve our prosperity and facilitate mending; as the total population keeps on urbanizing,
these characteristics are perpetually significant. Scholars, research researchers, and plan
specialists have been working for quite a long time to characterize parts of nature that most
effect our fulfilment with the constructed climate. "14 examples of biophilic configuration"
explains the connections between nature, human science and the plan of the constructed climate
with the goal that we may encounter the human advantages of biophilia in our plan applications.

BENEFITS OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN IN SCHOOLS

The present students invest less energy outside than any age earlier, and a significant number
of those indoor hours are spent in study halls and other school spaces. Chairmen and teachers
have an occasion to overcome any issues among students and nature and improve their general
wellbeing by adding biophilic plan components into their learning spaces. Biophilic
configuration can diminish pressure, upgrade inventiveness and deliberate focus, improve our
prosperity and facilitate mending; as the total population keeps on urbanizing these
characteristics are perpetually significant. Scholars. Presentation to nature directly affects
youngsters' prosperity. An examination by Nancy Wells and Gary Evans in 2003 showed that
the effect of life stress was lower among youngsters with elevated levels of close commonly
than among those with minimal close naturally. Another investigation, led around a similar
time, discovered that students who approach a lovely perspective on nature accomplish better
learning results. The examination exhibited that admittance to daylight and nature, alongside
other actual ascribes of study halls, are a critical indicator of student’s execution.

NATURE – HEALTH RELATIONSHIPS

A significant part of the proof for biophilia can be connected to investigate in at least one of
three overall brain body frameworks – intellectual, mental and physiological – that have been
investigated and checked to varying degrees, in lab or field studies, to help clarify how

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individuals' wellbeing and prosperity are affected by their current circumstance. To acclimate
the peruse with these nature-wellbeing connections, these brain body frameworks are talked
about here in the briefest sense, and are upheld with a table of recognizable hormones and
synapses, ecological stressors, and biophilic plan systems. See Table 1 for connections between
biophilic configuration examples and psyche body impacts.

PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Mental reactions incorporate our flexibility, sharpness, consideration, fixation, and feeling and
mind-set. This incorporates reactions to nature that impact reclamation and stress the
executives. For example, experimental examinations have revealed that encounters of regular
habitats give more noteworthy passionate reclamation, with lower occurrences of strain,
tension, outrage, weakness, disarray and complete temperament unsettling influence than
metropolitan conditions with restricted attributes of nature. Mental reactions can be learned or
innate, with past encounters, social develops and accepted practices assuming a critical part in
the mental reaction mechanism.

PHYSIOLOGICAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Physiological reactions envelop our aural, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circadian frameworks
and in general actual comfort. Physiological reactions set off by associations with nature
incorporate unwinding of muscles, just as bringing down of diastolic pulse and stress chemical
(i.e., cortisol) levels in the circulation system. Transient pressure that builds pulse and stress
chemical levels, for example, from experiencing an obscure yet intricate and data rich space,
or investigating a rail to 8 stories underneath, are recommended to be useful to managing
physiological wellbeing. The physiological framework should be tried consistently, yet just
enough for the body to stay strong and versatile. Physiological reactions to ecological stressors
can be cradled through plan, taking into consideration the reclamation of substantial assets
before framework harm happens.

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6 ELEMENTS OF BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE

This is due to the fact that in an urban setting, people and nature are becoming separate and
losing contact between one another. Thus, these problems can be solved through application of
biophilic design that will not only reconnect human and nature but it will also induce additional
effect of healthy therapeutic environment. Therapeutic design approach through biophilic
design can be categorized into two different strategies that can lead into many other
architectural approach in which each and every one of the approach will integrate and establish
some kind of relationship with the natural environment.

FIGURE 8. FRAMEWORK OF SIX ELEMENTS OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN

Organic approach or also known as naturalistic design will utilize natural elements that exist
surrounding the study area. It can be further breakdown into three different element of design
with the first one is direct element of design with the first one is direct element such as daylight,
wind, rain, flora, fauna and ecosystems. This is the element that required designer to design in
order to obtain the benefits from it. The second element of organic approach is indirect element,

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where mostly this element will require input from human in order for us to benefit from it.
Several example from this element is aquariums, potted plants and water fountains. The third
and the last organic approach element is a symbolic portrayal of the natural environment.
Mostly, this element will be presented through medium such as graphic, statue or even façade
design.

FIGURE 9. LIST OF SIX ELEMENTS OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN WITH THIER DESIGN FEATURES
The second approach within the biophilic design is vernacular approach where it can easily
translate into location based design. In this approach the design of the building will directly
reflect the image of the location of the building itself, it can either brings the image of culture,
history, ecology, geographical context or combination from any of those elements. The
collection of organic and vernacular approach under biophilic design will then make up “The
Six Elements of Biophilic Design”.

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 1. Environmental features
a) Color
b) Natural ventilation
c) Natural materials
d) Water bodies
e) Façade greening
f) landscape
FIGURE 11. GREEN WALL

FIGURE 10. LANDSCAPE DESIGN TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE OUTDOORS & VISUAL COMFORT

FIGURE 13. FACADE DESIGN TO IN-

COOPERATE VARIOUS TYPE OF WIND
FLOW AND VENTILATION

FIGURE 12. USE OF NATURAL MATERIALS, GREEN SPACES IN INDOOR SPACES, POCKET COURTYARDS FOR
NATURAL VENTILATION, RATIO OF BUILD AND UNBUILD FOR BETTER WIND FLOW

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 2. NATURAL SHAPES + FORMS
a) Tree and columnar supports
b) Shells and spirals
c) Arches & domes
d) Biomimicry
e) Shapes resisting straight lines & right angles

FIGURE 15. FACADE DESIGN WITH THE INFLUENCE OF HONEY

COMB

FIGURE 16. FORM INFLUENCED BY NATURE OR USE OF BIOMIMCRY

FIGURE 14. ORGANIC FORM WITH THE APPROACH OF

VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

FIGURE 17. USE OF TREE COLUMNS

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 3. LIGHT + SPACE
a) Natural light
b) Light and shadow
c) Reflected light
d) Spatial harmony
e) Inside and outside spaces
f) Spaciousness

FIGURE 21. SECTION AND IMAGES OF SPACES ON HOW NATURAL LIGHT CAN CREATE VARIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A SPACE AND ALSO VARIATIONS IN
SHADOWS OVER TIME

FIGURE 19. MERGING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SPACES, USE OF NATURAL MATERIALS
& USE OF SKYLIGHT

FIGURE 20. SECTION OF SPACES TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO DESIGN A FIGURE 18. SECTION OF A MODEL TO UNDERSTAND HOW LIGHT ENTERS
FACADE OR A FLOOR TO INCOOPRATE NATURAL LIGHT INSIDE A THROUGH A STEPWELL ON EACH FLOORS
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 4. Natural patterns and processes
a) Hierarchy organized ratios and spaces
b) Central focal point
c) Sensory variability
d) Transitional spaces
e) Linked series & chains

FIGURE 22. HIERARCHY OF ORGANIZED OPEN SPACES AND THEIR RATIO CREATES VARIATION IN
OPEN SPACES

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FIGURE 23. PROVIDING FOCAL POINTS CREATES OPPURNUITIES FOR INTERACTION IN THE SPACE AND
DEVELOPS AN EASY ACCESSIBILITY TOWARDS THE SPACE
 5. Place-based relationship
a) Geographic connection
b) Cultural connection
c) Historic connection
d) Ecological connection
e) Landscape features that
define building form

FIGURE 24. USE OF NATURAL & LOCAL MATERIALS HELPS CONNECT WITH THE
IMAGE OF THE LOCATION AND ALSO ADAPTS WITH THE CLIMATE OF THE
LOCATION

FIGURE 26. IMAGE OF HUNARSHALA, GUJRAT. USING LOCAL

MATERIALS TO CONNECT WITH THE LOACTION AND CREATE A
CLIMATE FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
FIGURE 25. USE OF NATURAL & LOCAL MATERIALS HELPS CONNECT WITH THE
IMAGE OF THE LOCATION AND ALSO ADAPTS WITH THE CLIMATE OF THE
LOCATION
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 6. Evolved human nature relationship
a) Attraction and beauty
b) Affection and attachment
c) Information and cognition
d) Security
e) Healthy environment

FIGURE 29. BY USING NATURAL MATERIALS AND ORGANIC FORM TO

CREATE AFFECTION TOWARDS THE SPACE FIGURE 28. BY HAVING SEMI OPEN CORRIDORS WITH INDOOR GREEN
SCAPE CREATES AFFECTION FOR THE SPACE, IT ALSO DISCONNECTS
FROM THE SPACE YOU WERE IN BEFORE.

FIGURE 27. CREATING VARIATION IN LEVELS DEVELOPS A SENSE OF SECURITY AND VISUAL CONNECTION ON EVERY LEVEL VISIBLE.

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14 PATTERNS OF BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE

Biophilic design can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and creativity, improve our
well-being and expedite healing; as the world population continues to urbanize, these qualities
are ever more important. Given how quickly an experience of nature can elicit a restorative
response, and the fact that U.S. businesses squander billions of dollars each year on lost
productivity due to stress-related illnesses, design that reconnects us with nature – biophilic
design – is essential for providing people opportunities to live and work in healthy places and
spaces with less stress and greater overall health and well-being.

FIGURE 30. FRAMEWORK OF 14 PATTERNS OF BIOPHILIA

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NATURE IN SPACE
Nature in the Space tends to the immediate, physical and vaporous presence of nature in a space
or spot. This incorporates vegetation, water and creatures, just as breezes, sounds, fragrances
and other characteristic components. Regular models incorporate pruned plants, flowerbeds,
fowl feeders, butterfly gardens, water highlights, wellsprings, aquariums, patio gardens and
green dividers or vegetated rooftops. The most grounded Nature in the Space encounters are
accomplished through the production of important, direct associations with these characteristic
components, especially through variety, development and multi-tactile collaborations.

1) Visual Connection with Nature. A view to components of nature, living frameworks

and common cycles.
2) Non-Visual Connection with Nature. Hear-able, haptic, olfactory, or gustatory boosts
that induce a purposeful and positive reference to nature, living frameworks or common
cycles.
3) Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli. Stochastic and vaporous associations with nature that
might be dissected genuinely however may not be anticipated unequivocally.
4) Thermal and Airflow Variability. Unpretentious changes in air temperature, relative
mugginess, wind current across the skin, and surface temperatures that imitate regular
habitats.
5) Presence of Water. A condition that improves the experience of a spot through
observing, hearing or contacting water.
6) Dynamic and Diffuse Light. Use fluctuating forces of light and shadow that change
over the long run to make conditions that happen in nature.
7) Association with Natural Systems. Attention to normal cycles, particularly occasional
and fleeting changes normal for a sound environment.

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 VISUAL CONNECTION WITH NATURE.

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Naturally occurring
1. Natural flow of water
2. Vegetation including fruit bearing plants
3. Animals
Positively
4. Terrain / soil Improve mental Lowered blood
impact on
Man – made engagement / pressure and
attitude and
1. Green wall / roof attentiveness heart rate
happiness
2. Pond / fountain
3. Mechanical flow of water
4. Framing view
5. Highly designed landscape

FIGURE 33. FRUIT BEARING TREES

FIGURE 36. GREEN WALL PROVIDES BETTER AIR

AND VISUAL COMFORT FIGURE 35. PLACEMENT OF TREES CONSIDERING THEIR
PROPERTIES AND CLIMATE STUDY
FIGURE 34. PROVIDING GREEN ROOF

FIGURE 31. HIGHLY DESIGNED LANDSCAPE CREATES BETTER INTERACTIONS SPACES

AND VISUAL COMFORT
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 NON-VISUAL CONNECTION WITH NATURE

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Naturally occurring
1. Bird sound
2. Natural ventilation
3. Weather Perceived Lowered blood
Positively impacted
Man – made improvements in pressure and
on cognitive
1. Textured materials (stone, wood, fur) mental health & reduces stress
performance
2. Audible or physically accessible water tranquillity hormones
feature
3. Indoor potted plants
4. Digital simulations of nature sound

FIGURE 37. FACADE DESIGN FOR BETTER AIR FLOW AND VENTILATION

FIGURE 40. HAVING INDOOR PLANTS FOR FRESH AIR HELPS IN FIGURE 41. USE OF
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH TEXTURED MATERIALS
FIGURE 39. INTRODUCING BIRD FIGURE 38. USE OF WATER FOUNTAINS
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 NON-RHYTHMIC SENSORY STIMULI

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Naturally occurring
1. Cloud movement Positively impact
2. Breeze on heart rate,
3. Insect and animal movement Observed behavioural systolic blood
4. Fragrance of flowers and herbs measures of attention & ------------ pressure &
Man – made exploration sympathetic
1. Reflection of surface on water nervous system
2. Effects of lights and shadow activity.
changing over time

FIGURE 45. HAVING SEMI OPEN CORRIDORS DISCONNECTS WITH THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND CONNECTS VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY WITH THE OPEN SPACE

FIGURE 44. CREATING FORMS WHICH CREATES LIGHT AND SHADOW OVER TIME

FIGURE 43. REFLECTION OF THE STRUCTURE FIGURE 42. PROVIDING SKYLIGHT TO NOTICE THE MOVEMENT OF CLOUDS
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 THERMAL AND AIRFLOW VARIABILITY

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Naturally occurring
1. Solar heat gain
Positively impact
2. Tree Shadow and shade
on comfort,
Man – made -------- --------
wellbeing &
1. Window glazing or treatment
productivity
2. Cross ventilation
3. Radiant surface materials

FIGURE 47. FIGURE SHOWING THE CORRECT WAY ON HOW TO WORK ON CROSS VENTILATION

FIGURE 46. IMAGE OF SAGE GLASS

FIGURE 48. USE OF RAMMED EARTH

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 PRESENCE OF WATER.

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Naturally occurring
1. River, stream, ocean, pond, etc. Improved Reduced stress,
2. Visual access to rainfall Observed
concentration & increased feeling
Man – made preferences &
memory restoration. of tranquillity,
1. Constructed water fall / curtains positive
Enhanced perception lower heart rate
2. Constructed stream emotional
& psychological & blood
3. Fountains response
response pressure.
4. Water bodies.

FIGURE 52. PRESENCE OF WATER BODY , CREATES BUFFER ZONE , DISCONNECTS WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND VISUAL COMFORT

FIGURE 51. DIFFERENT TYPE OF WATER FOUNTAINS SUCH AS THIS ONE IN THE IMAGE ABOVE WHICH NOT ONLY ADDS VISUAL
COMFORT BUT ALSO CREATES INTERACTION OPPORTUNITIES . FIGURE 50. WATER CURTAIN
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 DYNAMIC AND DIFFUSE LIGHT.

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Naturally occurring
1. Day light from multiple angles
2. Direct sunlight
3. Moon light & star light
Positively impact on
4. bioluminescence
circadian system &
Man – made ------------ -------------
increase in visual
1. Light distribution
comfort
2. Multiple low glare electric light source
3. Ambient diffusing lighting on walls and
ceilings
4. skylights

FIGURE 54. USE OF DICHLORIC GLASS TO CREATE VARIATIONS OF

COLOURFUL LIGHTS

FIGURE 56. DESIGN FACADE TO IN - COOPERATE NATURAL LIGHT

FIGURE 55. MANUAL LIGHTS MAKES THE SPACE NOT MUCH INTERACTIVE AS COMPARED TO A SPACE FIGURE 53. USE OF COLOURFUL CLASS TO CREATE VARIATIONS OF LIGHTS
IN A SPACE
WHICH IN COOPERATES NATURAL LIGHT
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 CONNECTION WITH NATURAL SYSTEM

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Naturally occurring
1. Climate and weather
2. Hydrology
Sense of
3. Geology
responsibility and
4. Animal behaviour Reduced stress,
attachment
Man – made --------- lowers blood
towards the
1. Simulated daylighting systems that pressure
nature and
transitions with diurnal cycles
animals
2. Exposure to water infrastructure
3. Wildlife habitats (bird house, dog house ,
stables)

FIGURE 59. UNDERSTANDING THE GEOGRAPHICAL CONTOURS OF THE SITE AND BUILDING A STRUCTURE ACCORDINGLY WITHOUT DISTURBING THE SITE MUCH

FIGURE 57. PLANNING SECTION AND WINDOWS ACCORDING THE CLIMATE TO IN - COOPERATE
BETTER WIND AND LIGHT VENTILATION
FIGURE 58. PLANNING ACCORDING THE CLIMATE
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NATURAL ANALOGUES
Characteristic Analogy tends to natural, non-living and roundabout inspirations of nature.
Items, materials, colours, shapes, arrangements and examples found in nature, show as
craftsmanship, ornamentation, furniture, style, and materials in the assembled climate.
Mimicry of shells and leaves, furniture with natural shapes, and common materials that have
been handled or widely modified (e.g., wood boards, rock table tops), each give a strange
association with nature: while they are genuine, they are just comparable to of the things in
their 'characteristic' state. The most grounded Natural Analog encounters are accomplished by
giving data wealth in a coordinated and now and again developing way. Natural Analogues
encompasses three patterns of biophilic design:

8) Biomorphic Forms and Patterns. Emblematic references to shaped, designed,

finished or mathematical courses of action that endure in nature.
9) Material Connection with Nature. Materials and components from nature that,
through insignificant preparing, mirror the neighbourhood environment or topography
and make a particular feeling of spot.
10) Connection with natural system. Rich tactile data that holds fast to a spatial pecking
order like those experienced in nature.

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 BIOMORPHIC FORMS AND PATTERNS.
COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL
FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Design feature
1. Window details: type of glass, colour, texture,
chajja, etc.
2. Type of window
3. Installations
4. Furniture details
5. Wood work, masonry Observed view
------------ -------------
6. Wall paint, style and texture preference
7. Railings, fencing & gate
Form / function
1. Arrangement of structural systems (columns)
2. Building form
3. Furniture form
4. Pathways and hallways form

FIGURE 62. COLOUR OF THE

SPACE

FIGURE 61. ARRANGEMENTS OF COLUMN CAN ALSO BE

A PART OF DESIGN ALSO

FIGURE 60. NATURE INFLUENCED FORM

FIGURE 66. HAVING

INSTALLATIONS CAN CREATE
CURIOUSITY

FIGURE 63. TYPE OF WINDOWS

FIGURE 65. NATURE FIGURE 64. USING NATURAL FORMS TO CREATE A NON VISUAL 47 | P a g e
INFLUENCED MATERIAL CONNECTION WITH NATURE
 MATERIAL CONNECTION WITH NATURE

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Design feature
1. Woodwork, stonework
2. Natural colour palette
3. Natural materials: bamboo, dried grass,
Reduced
wood, stone, soil. Improved creative Improved
diastolic blood
Form / function performance comfort
pressure.
1. Wall construction
2. Structural systems
3. Façade material
4. Footpaths and bridges

FIGURE 67. USE OF WOOD AS MATERIAL TO CREATE A TEXTURED

FACADE
FIGURE 68. USE OF NATURAL MATERIALS

FIGURE 70. USE OF STONE FIGURE 69. HEMCRETE MATERIAL

MATERIAL OR CLADDING
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FIGURE 71. RAMMED EARTH BRICK WORK
 COMPLEXITY AND ORDER
COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL
FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Design feature
1. Window details
2. Material texture
3. Plant selection variety and placement
Positively impacted
Form / function
Observed view perceptual and
1. Exposed structure -----------
preference physiological stress
2. Façade materials
responses
3. Building skyline
4. Floor plan, landscape plan
5. Pedestrian traffic flow

FIGURE 72.
PROVIDING
FOCAL POINTS
CREATES
OPPURNUITIES
FOR
INTERACTION
IN THE SPACE
AND DEVELOPS
AN EASY
ACCESSIBILITY
TOWARDS THE
SPACE

FIGURE 73.
HIERARCHY
OF
ORGANIZED
OPEN SPACES
AND THEIR
RATIO
CREATES
VARIATION IN
OPEN SPACES

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NATURE OF THE SPACE
Nature of the Space tends to spatial designs in nature. This incorporates our natural and
educated craving to have the option to see past our nearby environmental factors, our interest
with the marginally hazardous or obscure; darkened perspectives and life-changing minutes;
and at times even fear initiating properties when they incorporate a confided in component of
security. The most grounded Nature of the Space encounters are accomplished through the
formation of conscious and drawing in spatial setups blended with examples of Nature in the
Space and Natural Analogs.Nature of the Space encompasses four biophilic design patterns:

11) Prospect. An unhampered view over a distance, for observation and arranging.
12) Refuge A spot for withdrawal from natural conditions or the primary progression of
movement, in which the individual is shielded from behind and overhead.
13) Secret. The guarantee of more data, accomplished through mostly darkened
perspectives or other tactile gadgets that tempt the person to travel further into the
climate.
14) Risk / Peril. A recognizable danger combined with a solid protect.

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 PROSPECT.

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Spatial attributes
1. Partition heights less than equal to 42”
Reduced
2. Transparent materials stress,
Lowered
Reduced boredom, Improved
3. Balconies, staircase landings blood pressure
irritation, fatigue comfort and
and heart rate
4. Open floor plans perceived
safety
5. Elevated planes
6. Views including trees / water bodies

FIGURE 74. CREATING LEVELS TO CREATE VISUAL

SAFETYAND CONNECTIVITY

FIGURE 75. ADDING FRAMING VIEW TOWARDS NATURE FOR VISUAL

COMFORT

FIGURE 76. ELEVATED PLANES AND GREEN SPACE INDOORS CREATES HELP
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 REFUGE

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES IMPACT
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT

Spatial attributes
1. Partial refuge (canopy, window seats,
etc.) Improved
2. Spaces with weather climate concentration, attention ----------
protection or visual privacy ----------
and perception of
3. Spaces reserved for rest, meditation, safety
reading or complex cognitive task
4. Operable, adjustable or translucent
shades, blinds, screens or partition

FIGURE 77. 3.SPACES RESERVED FOR REST , MEDITATION , READING OR COMPLEX

FIGURE 78. 2.SPACES WITH WEATHER CLIMATE PROTECTION OR VISUAL PRIVACY COGNITIVE TASK

FIGURE 79. 4. OPERABLE , ADJUSTABLE OR TRANSLUCENT SHADES , BLINDS, SCREENS OR PARTITION

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 MYSTERY

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT IMPACT

Spatial attributes
1. Partially revealing windows
2. At least one edge of the focal object is
obscured, preferably two. Induced
strong
3. Auditory stimulation from an imperceptible ------- ------
pleasure
source
response
4. Curving edges
5. Light and shadow
6. Activity and movement

FIGURE 81. ORGANIC FORM WHICH CREATE OBSTACLES AND

SEGREGATES SPACES WHICH CREATES CURIOSITY TO VISIT THE
SPACE

FIGURE 82. SWARSOKI MEUSEUM HAS A DECLINED PATHWAY INSIDE A

WATER BODY WHICH CREATES ILLUSION AND MAN MADE ABSTRACT
TREES HAS A CHIMING SOUND WHICH CALMS A PERSON VISIT THE FIGURE 80. PROVIDING VOIDS AND SKYLIGHTS TO CREATE
SPACE AND CREATES A MYSTERY OOF ILLUSION AND SOUND VARIOUS LIGHT AND SHADOW EFFECT
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 RISK / PERIL

COGNITIVE MENTAL PHYSICAL

FEATURES IMPACT
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT

Spatial attributes
1. Water source Improved
2. Double height atrium with balconies or concentration, ----------
----------
catwalk attention and
3. Glass floor perception of safety
4. Huge Cantilevered floors

FIGURE 83. HAVING A HUGE CANTILEVERED CAN CREATE PERCEPTION OF SAFETY

FIGURE 84. ADDING WATER BODIES CAN ALSO CREATE A SENSE OF ATTENTION

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FIGURE 85. ADDING GLASS ROOF CAN ALSO CREATE A SENSE OF ATTENTION
CASE STUDIES

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 CASE STUDY - 1
THE HERITAGE SCHOOL
TALEGOAN DHABADE,
PUNE
(SCHOOL STRUCTURE
INFLUENCED WITH
BIOPHILIC
ARCHITECTURE)

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