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Showing 1 to 20 of 41 for “"biophilia"”.
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Ást á alheiminum : kennsluverkefnið Biophilia
… rannsóknar er að skoða áhrif kennsluverkefnisins Biophilia sem byggir á verkum samnefndar plötu Bjarkar Guðmundsdóttur. Biophilia er fyrsta app-hljómplata veraldar og spinnur saman í sköpunarverkinu, tónfræði, vísindi, hönnun og tækni (Háskóli Íslands, 2016). Með öppunum var markmiðið að þróa …
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A structural approach to reimagining community: biomimicry, biophilia and living labs
… ecological worldview - especially Biomimicry, Biophilia and a Living Labs approach - are being created in silos but lack application at a systems level. The objective of this research is to bridge the disparate streams of these concepts into a community-based model, with the aim of replicating …
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Healthy by Design: Development of a Biophilia Design Decision Support Framework
… accept that the well-documented benefits of biophilia–the human being's strong urge to connect with nature–are genuine to improved health. Then why, with the global acceptance and scientific validity of wellness design concepts, do architects not use this beneficial concept …
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Biophilia and Wellbeing: A multi-method study on indoor plants, mental health, and prosocial behaviour
… play a crucial role in promoting health, with biophilia — human innate connection to nature — being a factor. A literature review illustrates the relationship between exposure to nature and both hedonic and eudaimonic well-being, identifying research gaps. A scoping review further informed the …
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Biophilic design: Creating biophilic healing spaces
… in these places. In theory, the concept of biophilia has proven to improve the well-being of the occupant in any built spaces. This study focuses on understanding the importance of incorporating the concept of biophilic architecture in healthcare setting. The practical implication of …
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Prophylactic Architecture
Biophilia, the affinity humans have for nature, has been widely demonstrated to manifest both physiological and psychological benefits in those who are exposed to natural settings. By incorporating such elements in architecture, biophilic design has been put forth as a remedy to many of the health …
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Towards a space/nature syntax : the influence of spatial configuration and a view of nature on social interaction, with Arcosanti, Arizona, USA, as case study
In 1984 E.O. Wilson proposed the Biophilia Hypothesis, an evolutionary theory which holds that there is a connection between humans and non-human Nature which is innate: that when this connection is provided the human mind performs at its best, and when this connection is absent the human mind is …
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Helping Nature: The Impact of Exposure to Nature on Prosociality and Sustainability
The biophilia hypothesis states that humans have an innate need to connect with nature because it was evolutionarily adaptive for our survival. Research shows that nature exposure provides many physical and psychological benefits, and that nature relatedness is positively associated with …
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Symbiotic Design Practice: Designing with-in nature
… in an ecologically conscious way.<br/><br/>Using biophilia, biomimicry and resilience thinking as core eco-techniques, the research develops a series of teaching/learning practices that aim to enhance the embodiment of design with-in nature. This <i>Symbiotic Design</i> Practice process was …
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The Shadow of Polaris: Understanding Sound and Place
… are further explored by examining the ideas of biophilia, technophilia, and sonification. The relationship between these ideas is synchronous with the idea of intimacy with place in today’s world. If we listen, our pre-existing ideas of what we know about our world, and our place in it, begin to …
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The Shadow of Polaris: Understanding Sound and Place
… are further explored by examining the ideas of biophilia, technophilia, and sonification. The relationship between these ideas is synchronous with the idea of intimacy with place in today’s world. If we listen, our pre-existing ideas of what we know about our world, and our place in it, begin to …
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"Copies without Originals": Manipulation, Mediation, and Mediatization in Performance and Recording Practices
… are gaining momentum today, including Bjork's "Biophilia" app album, and the emergence of a new genre of popular music in Asia that uses vocal synthesizers in place of live performers. By exploring these case studies alongside the works of scholars in musicology, media studies, sound theory, …
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Biophilic Design: Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans
Biophilia: the close relationship between architecture and nature. In my thesis, I look to embrace that relationship by designing housing for homeless veterans. For veterans, this connection helps the space become a place of healing and reconnection to nature, which is proven to have a positive …
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Sensory Stimulating Sanctuaries - Creating spaces that improve and benefit wellbeing and mental health through sensory stimulating architectural techniques
… landscapes, as well as the theory of colour and biophilia help to identify the necessary spatial and material qualities that contribute to the favourable design of wellness centres. The understanding of these studies lead to a set of design principles, as described by Christopher Alexander, that …
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Perceptions of Nature Among People Experiencing Homelessness
… study utilized the theoretical frameworks of biophilia, ecological systems theory, social-ecological model, and risk and protection factors to understand the human-nature connection and the importance of nature to human wellbeing. Grounded theory was utilized to investigate how people …
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RECLAIMING HEALING SPACES: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY ON THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF OUTDOOR THERAPY FROM THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF BLACK CLINICIANS WORKING WITH BLACK CLIENTS
… The findings highlighted seven themes: biophilia, positive outcomes, embodied cognition, supportive environments, therapeutic trust, client-centered, and inclusivity. These themes support the notion that outdoor therapeutic environments and methods are nurturing, inclusive, and centered …
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Habitat on Mars
… offering innovative solutions rooted in biophilia. This approach aims to create environments that foster connection with nature, promote mental health, and support overall quality of life for individuals living on Mars. Humans have evolved over millions of years to thrive on Earth, and …
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Restorative Healing Environments: How can Mental, Physical and Spiritual Wellbeing be Improved through a Biophilic Design Approach?
… environment. E.O. Wilson, the father of the Biophilia Hypothesis, argues that our sense of belonging today comes from spending time in city parks, from the choices that we make for habitation, and from where people decide to spend their leisure time (Souter-Brown, 2015). Wilson states that we …
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Fostering Homefulness
… elements into buildings, often referred to as, 'biophilia' and 'wellness' principles. While we enjoy the views of nature and fresh air in our daily lives, there is also scientific evidence to prove that these elements are beneficial to the physical and mental health of living beings. Thus, as …
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Quantifying the Benefits of Multisensory Biophilic Restorative Experiences: An Empirical Study Measuring Effects on How Engineers Feel, Think, and Design
… and (3) design originality and incorporation of biophilia (design). Results showed that the biophilic auditory experience induced higher physiological arousal during and after exposure, while the visual and multisensory conditions presented evidence of increased neural efficiency. The biophilic …
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