Biophilia in architectural design : a healthcare and community centre for Mpumalanga, Durban.
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2011
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Biophilia is the love of nature and all living things and is the theory that forms the basis of ‘biophilic’
design. Biophilic design recognizes the positive experience of natural systems and processes in our
buildings as critical to human health, performance, and well-being. Healthy living is a primary need
for society and designing with nature could provide for these needs in architectural environments.
Employing such techniques of design could improve the experiential quality of architectural space.
The quality of healthcare environments and similar public places could become more accommodating
for local communities. There would be a need for adapting these ideas to fit local conditions but
through research initiatives, designers can understand what would be most suitable considering the
circumstances of a region. If there is a marked effect of natural environments on the wellbeing of
citizens, then biophilia can initiate a better approach in local architectural design for society.
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Thesis (M.Arch.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2011.
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Sustainable architecture--KwaZulu-Natal--Durban., Health facilities--KwaZulu-Natal--Durban--Designs and plans., Community centres--KwaZulu-Natal--Durban--Designs and plans., Theses--Architecture.