History Matters: The Origins of Biophilic Design of Innovative Learning Spaces in Traditional Architecture

Abdelaal, Mohamed S.; Soebarto, Veronica

doi:10.26687/archnet-ijar.v12i3.1655

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“…A considerable number of studies have confirmed the restorative role of natural environments in learning spaces through qualitative or quantitative analyses. These studies have shown that natural environments can improve students' concentration and learning abilities, and even reduce stress and fatigue [55][56][57]. There are studies on large and small indoor plants [58,59], as well as those on vertical greening [60], green walls, and nature posters [61].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Qualitative Study on University Students’ Restorative Experience of the Library Space Environment

Song,

Wang,

Meng

et al. 2024

Buildings

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Currently, university students are facing high levels of stress and negativity. Creating a campus learning environment that promotes students’ physical and mental health and well-being has become a key focus of current research. There is now a wealth of research proving that the natural attributes of learning spaces are highly restorative for university students, both physically and mentally. In order to comprehensively clarify the characteristics of the library spatial environment that has a restorative effect on university students, this paper conducted semi-structured interviews with 50 university students and thematically analyzed the data obtained from these interviews. Ultimately, we identified five key themes: (1) Being away: students believe that studying alone is a way to escape social pressures, immersing themselves in their studies helps them forget everything around them, and the view from the window creates a sense of detachment; (2) Extent: students perceive the design of the library space as rich and orderly; (3) Fascination: many elements of the library spatial environment appeal to them and make them feel energized. The overall atmosphere motivates them to engage more actively in their learning; (4) Compatibility: the library spatial environment provides a variety of facilities that meet their learning needs, along with various types of spaces catering for different behaviors; and (5) Biophilia: Many interviewees mentioned the benefits of natural environments and timber, as well as their preference for spaces with a sufficient sense of enclosure and the ability to observe others. The first four themes were found to be closely related to the Attention Restorative Theory during the course of the study, while the last theme was mentioned by most of the students. The results of this study prove that library spaces can be described as restorative environments in the same way as natural environments, with both physical and mental restorative effects. Furthermore, the results of this study can also provide certain ideas for the design and renovation of the internal spatial environment of university libraries.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Qualitative Study on University Students’ Restorative Experience of the Library Space Environment

Song,

Wang,

Meng

et al. 2024

Buildings

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“…Biophilia, a relatively new concept of bringing nature into homes and public spaces, can be found even in the earliest times of architecture (Abdelaal & Soebarto , 2018;Ramzy, 2015;Tereci, 2020). The number of scientific works searching for biophilic principles in traditional houses is limited compared to biophilia and monumental architecture research.…”

Section: Traditional Residential Buildings and Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Place Attachment and Well-Being Interrelations in Traditional and New Settlements in Alanya Highlands

2023

CER

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The psychological well-being of individuals is under the influence of many variables, and place attachment is one of the phenomena that need to be emphasized. Until now, there have been limited studies on place attachment and psychological well-being in traditional and modern second homes. From this point of view, this study was carried out with the people living on the western Mediterranean coast of Turkey in Alanya. The locals living in the center of Alanya move to the highlands on the northern slopes of the Taurus Mountains every summer. Besides many other reasons, this seasonal movement is a psychological need for the well-being of these people. The essential characteristic of the highland settlements and houses is their close relationship with nature. A natural environment surrounded homes, including many wild plants and animal species. In the area, two-story traditional houses are located in extensive gardens. The semi-open living spaces were directed to the north to get the cool winds and openly see the natural view. Today, new roads that facilitate the transportation of new building materials and the increasing income levels of the people created a new housing and settlement pattern. Gardens were divided into small parcels, and a denser housing pattern developed. Therefore, the humannature relationship is weakening. Moreover, problems such as noise, pollution, and parking issues arose. For that reason, this study aims to measure and compare residents' well-being and place attachment levels in old and new settlements and houses in Alanya highlands. The people who lived in both locations and residences were asked to answer a questionnaire to collect the data. The researcher used a random sampling method to determine the participants and formed a sample group with people from different gender and various age groups. The findings revealed a positive relationship between place attachment and the well-being level of the occupants both in traditional and modern second homes in Alanya Highlands. Still, place attachment is a higher predictor of the psychological well-being of the people living in new settlements and houses.

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“…There are many examples of the "Madrassa" in many countries, one of the best examples in Egypt is Sultan Hassan representing madrassa-mosque in Cairo built-in 1363 AC during the Mamluk Bahri period. This building incorporated many Biophilic Design patterns: order and complexity, change and metaphor of biomorphic forms, prospect and refuge, enticement, and risk and peril [14]. This research starts by explaining the evolution of biophilia and biophilic design, it continues by analyzing biophilic design in a new educational building influenced by Islamic architecture.…”

Section: Sense Of Place Vernacular Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biophilic Design Elements in Modern Buildings Influenced by Islamic Architecture Features

Jaheen

El-Darwish

2021

JES. Journal of Engineering Sciences

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Biophilic design has been found to reduce human stress and enhance wellbeing in spaces. It could enhance students' physical health, emotional wellbeing, and academic performance success in educational buildings. This study aims to examine biophilic design qualities and attributes found in three zones of contemporary learning spaces in the American University in Cairo (AUC) in New Cairo, it is a modern campus influenced by different features of Islamic architecture. To achieve this research's goal two stages are done. First, a subjective analysis of the main twenty-four attributes of biophilic design is done. Next, an online questionnaire for users focusing on biophilia-relevant qualities, followed by psychological, cognitive, and physiological experiences measurements uses a bipolar scale. This aims to verify the effect of biophilic features from the respondents' standpoint. The research findings confirm that many biophilic features inspired by historical buildings are found in the contemporary three study zones but not all were properly functioning. The paper concludes the validity of the argument and what users' responses have revealed regarding the criteria of biophilic design.

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History Matters: The Origins of Biophilic Design of Innovative Learning Spaces in Traditional Architecture

Cited by 17 publications

References 31 publications

A Qualitative Study on University Students’ Restorative Experience of the Library Space Environment

A Qualitative Study on University Students’ Restorative Experience of the Library Space Environment

Place Attachment and Well-Being Interrelations in Traditional and New Settlements in Alanya Highlands

Biophilic Design Elements in Modern Buildings Influenced by Islamic Architecture Features

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