Nature by design
Subtitle: the practice of biophilic design
By: Stephen R. Kellert
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9780300214536
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Sustainable architecture; Architecture; Nature; Human factors; Psychological aspects; Organic architecture; Environmental aspects
Description: "Biophilia is the theory that people possess an inherent affinity for nature, which developed during the long course of human evolution. In recent years, studies have revealed that this inclination continues to be a vital component to human health and well-being. Given the pace and scale of construction today and the adversarial, dominative relationship with nature expressed by much building development, the integration of nature with our built environments is one of the greatest challenges of our time. In this sweeping examination, Stephen Kellert describes the basic principles, practices, and options for successfully implementing biophilic design. He shows us what is--and isn't--good biophilic design using examples of workplaces, healthcare facilities, schools, commercial centers, religious structures, and hospitality settings. This book will appeal to architects, designers, engineers, scholars of human evolutionary biology, and--with more than one hundred striking images of designs--anyone interested in nature-inspired spaces"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-205) and index.
Table of contents: title: Biophilia : the nature of human nature; title: Principles of biophilic design; title: The practice of biophilic design; title: Biophilic design applications; title: Epilogue : the ecological and ethical imperative.