Emotional Responses, Perceptions, and Preferences toward Furniture Design Based on Living Organisms

Sayuti, Nurul ‘Ayn Ahmad; Bonollo, Elivio; Montana-Hoyos, Carlos Alberto

doi:10.18848/2325-1379/cgp/v15i02/1-20

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“…− Preference/aesthetic pleasure/fascination: Referring to Darwin's Preferred Habitat Theory, much research indicates an innate fondness for BD as it better satisfies the biological needs of humans. The recent surge in the biophilic industry has been linked to major users' preferences for furniture designed with natural forms, materials, and patterns [110,119]. Analogously, Khozaei et al [120] found a correlation between the growing application of BD in public buildings (hospitality and recreation facilities, shopping malls) and the need to meet the preferences of a wider audience.…”

Section: Affective-emotional Benefits (Hw)mentioning

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Biophilia Upscaling: A Systematic Literature Review Based on a Three-Metric Approach

Lefosse,

van Timmeren,

Ratti

2023

Sustainability

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In response to socio-ecological challenges, cities around the world are implementing greenification and urban forestry. While these strategies contribute to reducing the ecological footprint, they often overlook various social implications. This explains the increasing global attention to Biophilia, which emphasizes human–nature interaction to enhance the quality of urban life. Despite its historical roots spanning centuries, Biophilia is still considered an emerging research field, as shown by debate on evidence-based research and measurement of its multidimensional impacts. Although the beneficial effects of Biophilic Design (BD) are well documented thanks to the small-scale and immediate outcomes, the long-term potential of Biophilic Urbanism (BU) offers less evidence, limiting its utilization and investment. This paper provides a comprehensive theoretical-practical framework on Biophilia, BD, and BU through a 60-year systematic literature review based on a three-metric approach (quality, quantity, and application). Investigating concepts and practices, we delve into biophilic effects on humans and urban livability, analyze tools to measure them, and explore methods to translate them into the built environment. In spite of the growing body of studies and advancements in the last decade, our review findings highlight the need for further insights, especially regarding BU. The study aims to promote Biophilia Upscaling as a strategy to maximize its direct and indirect benefits across urban scales, thereby promoting BU and expediting a paradigm shift in city planning. In metropolises conceived as bioregional systems, where nature plays a key role in ensuring ecological services and citizens’ well-being, BU can assist designers, planners, and city makers in addressing the urban agenda toward higher environmental and social standards.

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Section: Affective-emotional Benefits (Hw)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Biophilia Upscaling: A Systematic Literature Review Based on a Three-Metric Approach

Lefosse,

van Timmeren,

Ratti

2023

Sustainability

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“…Formal research in biomimicry in furniture design is still evolving, but there are some studies that could guide future design work. Sayuti [54] used a mixed-methods empirical approach to classify Forests 2020, 11, 1277 8 of 16 235 furniture designs having embedded living organisms (such as plants, animals, and insects). Here, 4 main categories and 24 subcategories of design were considered.…”

Section: Biomimicry Applications In Furniture Designmentioning

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Sustainable Practices in Furniture Design: A Literature Study on Customization, Biomimicry, Competitiveness, and Product Communication

Bumgardner

Nicholls

2020

Forests

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This research considers the ecosystem services associated with furniture, one of the leading types of secondary wood products manufactured internationally. We review and synthesize the literature surrounding the sustainable design, use, and disposition of wood furniture and related products in global markets. We consider emerging and innovative design strategies for wood (in biomimicry, for example) as well as topics that have been gaining traction in recent years (i.e., green supply chain management and eco/environmental labels and related market communications). An overarching theme is to consider how firm competitiveness can be influenced, or even enhanced, by green practices in design and associated communications with consumers. With a trend toward increasing customization in the secondary wood product marketplace, the role of design might be changing. However, design remains a critical product development function in modern markets, and designers are well-positioned to influence sustainable material utilization and improve furniture product use and lifespan.

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Biomaterials in Everyday Design: Understanding Perceptions of Designers and Non-Designers

2022

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The application of biological materials in everyday design is gaining traction and designers are encouraged to employ biological systems through biodesign and biophilia. However, there is a deficiency in the understanding of potential consumers’ perceptions. This paper compares the perception of non-designers as well as designers towards design-embedded bio-materials. Data was collected from 234 respondents using an online survey. The findings were gathered by evaluating perception in terms of desirability, practicality, aesthetically, and familiarity with living and non-living biomaterials.

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Emotional Responses, Perceptions, and Preferences toward Furniture Design Based on Living Organisms

Cited by 3 publications

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Biophilia Upscaling: A Systematic Literature Review Based on a Three-Metric Approach

Biophilia Upscaling: A Systematic Literature Review Based on a Three-Metric Approach

Sustainable Practices in Furniture Design: A Literature Study on Customization, Biomimicry, Competitiveness, and Product Communication

Biomaterials in Everyday Design: Understanding Perceptions of Designers and Non-Designers

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