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2011 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

4. Biophilic Architecture Hypothesis

Author : Amjad Almusaed

Published in: Biophilic and Bioclimatic Architecture

Publisher: Springer London

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Abstract

Today, upon reflecting on the various settings and experiences of our lives, we should be able to find some close matches between characteristics we like and characteristics that would have improved our chances of survival. The concept of biophilic architecture is a part of a new concept in architecture that labor rigorous with human health, ecology and sustainability principles, such an integrate part of architectural configuration, must be in optimal proportion with other buildings’ area. The biophilic architecture combines the interests of sustainability, environmental consciousness, green areas of the large nature, and organic approaches to evolve design solutions from these requirements and from the characteristics of the site, its neighborhood context, and the local microclimate. The position of green covering and its components depends on the category of architectural functions that occur under this area. However, the interpretation and final implementation of biophilic architecture must have a regional dimension with regard to environment and culture.

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Metadata
Title
Biophilic Architecture Hypothesis
Author
Amjad Almusaed
Copyright Year
2011
Publisher
Springer London
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-534-7_4