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(a, b) The benefits of visual connection with nature: Kipling Acres Long Term Care Home, Toronto, Canada, 2015 by Montgomery Sisam Architects. The 182,900 sq. ft. facility is located on a 10 acre site and the program includes art and music therapy suites, seniors' community center, children's daycare, adult day center, and a large intergenerational courtyard. Photos by Shai Gill.
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The number of persons living with dementia and related cognitive disorders is predicted to increase dramatically in the coming years. As a consequence, the need is increasing for appropriately designed long-term care (LTC) environments and design guidelines for these settings. This investigation presents the findings of a broad literature review on...
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Context 1
... example of a LTC home designed to provide residents with meaningful visual connections to nature is Kipling Acres, a 337-bed nursing home in Toronto Canada (Montgomery Sisam, 2015). This project has a living wall inside the main entrance affording access to indoor greenery, and a landscaped exterior courtyard (Figures 1(a,b)). This courtyard is a place where children from the on-site childcare center interact with residents. ...
Citations
... As seniors age, they prefer to spend more time at home and recover in familiar places [10]. Interaction with nature in the residential environment helps activate seniors' multisensory experiences and cognitive functions [11], contributing to their overall quality of life (QoL) [12,13]. Nevertheless, urban areas with high housing density, such as apartment complexes, limit seniors' opportunities to experience nature. ...
... The VE in this study complexly simulates planning elements favored by seniors, featuring captivating natural elements and dynamic water properties. Therefore, our findings support the theoretical hypothesis that the effectiveness of biophilic design correlates with the complexity and diversity of biophilic attributes [11]. This study also extends existing biophilic design approaches for seniors. ...
This study investigates the effects of a virtual biophilic residential environment on seniors’ physiological and subjective responses to evaluate its potential to promote healing and recovery. Thirty seniors were exposed to three different scales (units, buildings, complexes) of virtual biophilic residential environments that combined both physical and digital biophilic elements. Physiological responses, including heart rate, heart rate variability, and galvanic skin response, were measured alongside self-reported levels of satisfaction and immersion. The primary objective was to assess the effectiveness of physical and digital design interventions at each residential scale. The findings revealed that the virtual biophilic residential environment reduced physiological stress in seniors, with the most significant impact observed at the unit scale. Digital design interventions further enhance stress relief benefits, indicating that integrating physical and digital elements in biophilic residential environments can positively influence seniors’ stress levels. Additionally, significant correlations were identified between physiological responses and subjective perceptions of immersion and satisfaction. This study is valuable as an initial comparative analysis of the effectiveness of physical and digital approaches in biophilic design. This paper is a preliminary study and is significant in that it systematizes virtual environment research from an age-friendly perspective and expands approaches to biophilic design.
... plants) indoors using biophilic design strategies. 20 Yet, such strategies may be difficult to implement because of hygienic, maintenance and financial considerations. Another solution could be using digital technology, as reviews point out that interventions using digital technology, e.g. ...
Objective
Counteracting feelings of loneliness among older adults underscores the need to improve social well-being, for example, by sharing small stories. Interestingly, virtual representation of nature (VN) can stimulate social aspirations and trigger associations, which could be used as conversational material. Especially nature's characteristics of mystery and spaciousness seem promising. Therefore, it was investigated whether VN can elicit small stories in older adults using a randomized 2 (mystery: low vs. high) × 2 (spaciousness: low vs. high) design.
Methods
In total 118 participants (60 years and older) were recruited. Small stories, nature-relatedness, available nature opportunities and demographics were measured. The small stories were analysed with respect to story elements (sum range: 0–4) and storytelling characteristics (ease of storytelling, valence, social intention).
Results
The VN were able to elicited small stories: 97% (N = 115) contained at least one story element. Moreover, when participants felt more related to nature and assigned more positive valence to their story, they also had stronger intentions to use their story for social interaction. The VN characteristics of mystery and spaciousness showed no effects.
Conclusion
Not so much the characteristics of nature (mystery and spaciousness) as the characteristics of the participants (nature-relatedness) played an important role in eliciting and sharing small stories.
... 39 Some of these problems can be ameliorated through the implementation of biophilic design principles. 40 For instance, physical health can be improved through physical activity. Regular physical activity can help regulate blood pressure, decrease the mortality rate, lower risk of chronic diseases, and improve quality of life. ...
Impact of biophilic design parameters on university students' place attachment and quality of campus life In architectural practice and academic research, there is a growing concern about preserving the connectedness with nature on university campuses through biophilic design and maximising its rich impacts on students. Since place attachment (PA) and quality of campus life (QCL) are important factors affecting students, the current study aims to identify the impact of physical, visual, and auditory connections with nature (biophilic design parameters) on PA (place identity and place dependence) and QCL (self-reported physical health, mental well-being, social health, and academic success). Data from the survey of 378 university students were analysed using Spearman correlation and descriptive statistics. Results demonstrate that physical and visual connection with nature correlates with place dependence and self-reported physical health; additionally, the auditory connection with nature correlates with place identity and self-reported social health. The outcomes of the present study increase our understanding of the importance of biophilic design on campus, and offer practical implications and design suggestions for landscape designers and architects to enhance students' PA and QCL.
... Even so, there is a discernible lack of research on the unique experiences and viewpoints of users in urban residential settings, despite the fact that biophilic design is acknowledged for its capacity to enhance sustainability and well-being Kellert, 2008;Annerstedt et al., 2013;Gillis & Gatersleben, 2015). Urban residential spaces have received relatively less attention in the literature compared to office environments (Allen et al., 2017), schools (Barrett & Zhang, 2010), healthcare facilities (Mollazadeh & Zhu, 2021) and elderly care facilities (Peters & Verderber, 2022). ...
... While the association between nature interaction at work and employee stress and health was investigated (Largo-Wight et al., 2011), prior study (Fjeld et al., 2016) also indicated the value of daylight and windows in improving overall health and sleep quality of office workers. The application of biophilic design in a variety of contexts, including urban environments (Totaforti, 2020;Zhao et al., 2022), educational settings (Barrett & Zhang, 2010;Ghaziani et al., 2021) and healthcare facilities (Sal Moslehian et al., 2023;Peters & Verderber, 2022). Additionally, studies have looked at how biophilic design affects consumer experiencing values and the physiological and psychological consequences of forest therapy (Park et al., 2016;. ...
This study aims to investigate how applying biophilic design principles to interior architecture—especially in urban residential contexts—can improve the user experience while accounting for the influence of different user profiles. It has been demonstrated that using natural components and patterns in constructed settings has a good influence on people's health and sense of connection to the natural world. The impact of numerous biophilic design elements on occupant well-being, productivity, and emotional connection to their living environments will be thoroughly examined. These include natural light, vegetation, water features and natural materials. University faculty and their families are the sole residents of Kayseri Nuh Naci Yazgan University Faculty Residences in Turkey a unique urban living community. Located at the corner of the university, this space offers individualized accommodation alternatives, creates a close-knit community and provides a distinctive living environment that meets faculty members' academic needs by guaranteeing easy access to educational resources. 54 residential units are participating in the study. Respondents are academic staff members that reside and work in the residences of Nuh Naci Yazgan University. The study centers on their housing experiences and they are its primary subjects. Both qualitative and quantitative data were gathered using a combination of in-depth observations, questionnaires and interviews in addition to random sampling. The study closes a crucial knowledge gap regarding the application of biophilic design in urban settings, given the current state of growing urbanization. This study is significant because it may help design more environmentally friendly and psychologically stimulating urban living environments. The results of this study can help architects, designers and urban planners create healthier and more user-centered urban places, which will ultimately improve the quality of life in urban settings, by examining how biophilic design affects user experiences. Using a case study methodology, the study was focused on NNYU Residences as a particular urban living environments as its study subjects. Observations, surveys and interviews was used to gather both qualitative and quantitative data to investigate users' opinions about the integration of biophilic design elements in their surroundings. This study has multiple main objectives. It seeks to comprehend how consumers interpret biophilic design elements, evaluate how the design affects inhabitants' well-being, investigate sustainability issues and offer useful advice for designers and architects. According to this study, biophilic design enhances sustainability and user satisfaction in urban residential environments. This has significant ramifications for urban planners and architects. Nonetheless, the case-study methodology and possibility for participant bias are two of the study's shortcomings. Also, because interior architecture is the study's primary focus, related bioinspired fields are not included. To learn more about these topics and how they contribute to biophilic design in interior products, future studies should investigate them.
... The application of biophilic design in palliative care settings is an area that lacks specific focus in literature. However, studies by Peters and Verderber (2021) and Sofiana et al. (2021) suggest the potential benefits of incorporating biophilic design elements in long-term residential care environments for persons with dementia and interior hospice care, respectively. (2019) emphasized the role of nature-based experiences in healthcare design for ageing populations. ...
This research article presents a comparative study utilizing a literature review and case studies to develop a new approach to healthcare facility design through biophilic design practices specifically tailored for palliative care patients. The literature review examines existing research on biophilic design in healthcare settings, with a focus on palliative care, to identify successful design elements and strategies that promote patient comfort, well-being, and a sense of connection to nature. The case studies provide real-world examples of biophilic design implementation in palliative care facilities, offering insights into practical applications and factors contributing to their success. The study aims to fill the gap in the literature regarding the effectiveness of biophilic design in palliative care settings and provide practical recommendations for designers and healthcare providers. By incorporating nature-based design elements, this research contributes to improving the quality of life and patient outcomes in palliative care facilities.
... For instance, some studies of this intersection focused on subjective scales (Boffi, Pola, Fumagalli, Fermani, Senes, Inghilleri, 2021), while others approached the subject by focusing on the spatial scales (Beatley, Newman, 2013). Firstly, subjective scales were related to age and user profile, such as older people (Peters, Verderber, 2022), young people (students) (Peters, D'Penna, 2020), and children (Zamani, 2017). Secondly, these scales dealt with psychological health and well-being, such as restorative benefits (Gillis, Gatersleben, 2015), attention restoration (Boffi, Pola, Fumagalli, Fermani, Senes, Inghilleri, 2021), dementia and cognitive disorders (Peters, Verderber, 2022), and affective benefits (White, Smith, Humphryes, Pahl, Snelling, De-pledge, 2010). ...
... Firstly, subjective scales were related to age and user profile, such as older people (Peters, Verderber, 2022), young people (students) (Peters, D'Penna, 2020), and children (Zamani, 2017). Secondly, these scales dealt with psychological health and well-being, such as restorative benefits (Gillis, Gatersleben, 2015), attention restoration (Boffi, Pola, Fumagalli, Fermani, Senes, Inghilleri, 2021), dementia and cognitive disorders (Peters, Verderber, 2022), and affective benefits (White, Smith, Humphryes, Pahl, Snelling, De-pledge, 2010). Spatial scales, on the other hand, were firstly related to design and space, such as biophilic cities (Beatley, Newman, 2013), sustainable behaviour (Corral-Verdugo, Mireles-Acosta, Tapia-Fonllem, Fraijo-Sing, 2011) and pro-ecological behaviours (Kaiser, 1998). ...
Water is the subject of study in many scientific fields. The relationship between water and space in architecture is connected with environmental psychology and biophilic design. Therefore, this study seeks to explore the research related to water at the intersection of environmental psychology and biophilic design, to identify current research gaps and primary authors and concepts. The method applied herein is biblio-metric analysis with the science mapping technique, covering the documents held on Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection databases. The keywords environmental psychology , biophilic design , and water are selected for the systematically analysed scan performed in Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection databases. After collecting the bibliometric data of a total of 292 documents from the databases on 1 May 2022, the downloaded .csv and .txt data files were transferred to VOSviewer (1.6.18.0). Firstly, descriptive data was examined on the Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection databases. Secondly, visualizations were created via the science mapping techniques by VOSviewer. The selected bibliometric analysis with science mapping techniques represents co-authorship data by the authors, co-occurrences data by author keywords, citation data by documents, co-citation data by the cited references, and co-citation data by the cited authors. As a result, twelve primary authors and five concepts have been identified. The concepts for the gaps are biophilic design, biophilia, emotional design, perception, and architectural design. The critical result is that in the approach to the relationship between space and water in architecture, biophilic design has been found to be a more recent field than environmental psychology. So, the concepts ascertained in this study – and especially the newly established combinations with the biophilic architecture– are going to have a growing tendency in architecture.
... For instance, some studies of this intersection focused on subjective scales (Boffi, Pola, Fumagalli, Fermani, Senes, Inghilleri, 2021), while others approached the subject by focusing on the spatial scales (Beatley, Newman, 2013). Firstly, subjective scales were related to age and user profile, such as older people (Peters, Verderber, 2022), young people (students) (Peters, D'Penna, 2020), and children (Zamani, 2017). Secondly, these scales dealt with psychological health and well-being, such as restorative benefits (Gillis, Gatersleben, 2015), attention restoration (Boffi, Pola, Fumagalli, Fermani, Senes, Inghilleri, 2021), dementia and cognitive disorders (Peters, Verderber, 2022), and affective benefits (White, Smith, Humphryes, Pahl, Snelling, De-pledge, 2010). ...
... Firstly, subjective scales were related to age and user profile, such as older people (Peters, Verderber, 2022), young people (students) (Peters, D'Penna, 2020), and children (Zamani, 2017). Secondly, these scales dealt with psychological health and well-being, such as restorative benefits (Gillis, Gatersleben, 2015), attention restoration (Boffi, Pola, Fumagalli, Fermani, Senes, Inghilleri, 2021), dementia and cognitive disorders (Peters, Verderber, 2022), and affective benefits (White, Smith, Humphryes, Pahl, Snelling, De-pledge, 2010). Spatial scales, on the other hand, were firstly related to design and space, such as biophilic cities (Beatley, Newman, 2013), sustainable behaviour (Corral-Verdugo, Mireles-Acosta, Tapia-Fonllem, Fraijo-Sing, 2011) and pro-ecological behaviours (Kaiser, 1998). ...
TO CITE: Katuk, Damla & Köseoğlu, Emine (2023). Bibliometric analysis of water at the intersection of environmental psychology and biophilic design. ALFA Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(1), March 2023, 17-35.
ABSTRACT
Water is the subject of study in many scientific fields. The relationship between water and space in architecture is connected with environmental psychology and biophilic design. Therefore, this study seeks to explore the research related to water at the intersection of environmental psychology and biophilic design, to identify current research gaps and primary authors and concepts. The method applied herein is bibliometric analysis with the science mapping technique, covering the documents held on Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection databases. The keywords environmental psychology, biophilic design, and water are selected for the systematically analysed scan performed in Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection databases. After collecting the bibliometric data of a total of 292 documents from the databases on 1 May 2022, the downloaded .csv and .txt data files were transferred to VOSviewer (1.6.18.0). Firstly, descriptive data was examined on the Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection databases. Secondly, visualizations were created via the science mapping techniques by VOSviewer. The selected bibliometric analysis with science mapping techniques represents co-authorship data by the authors, co-occurrences data by author keywords, citation data by documents, co-citation data by the cited references, and co-citation data by the cited authors. As a result, twelve primary authors and five concepts have been identified. The concepts for the gaps are biophilic design, biophilia, emotional design, perception, and architectural design. The critical result is that in the approach to the relationship between space and water in architecture, biophilic design has been found to be a more recent field than environmental psychology. So, the concepts ascertained in this study – and especially the newly established combinations with the biophilic architecture– are going to have a growing tendency in architecture.
... Biophilic designs acknowledge that the mind-body systems are responsible for people's health and well-being based on the local aspects of nature that they respond to [24]. A good biophilic design takes into consideration a variety of factors, including sociocultural expectations, health conditions, previous experiences, the severity and type of occupant experience, the rate at which the occupants encounter the design, and the possible perception of the occupants [25]. ...
Biophilic design has contributed to creating built environments within a taste of nature. The tangible features offer the occupants psychological restoration, releasing stress and mental fatigue. To achieve this, previous researchers have found biophilic design amongst a list of many other design approaches to have the potential to contribute to this topic. This research aimed to examine the biophilic design practices in the current build environment in public buildings, homes, and workplaces. The study, therefore, employed a systematic review method alongside a narrative synthesis approach. In this regard, essential inputs from a body of research on the impact of biophilic design on psychology and public health were considered. The research found that elements such as natural daylight, ventilation, and living architecture have been used to develop well-designed buildings capable of improving users' health and well-being. To achieve the status of a restorative-built environment, the study suggests that designers must provide for natural elements such as forest-like landscapes, natural water features, and natural light.
... An optimal physical environment in an LTC setting is, for example, stimulating, esthetic and familiar, and designed to ease everyday functioning (Peters & Verderber, 2021;Pomeroy et al., 2011;Rijnaard et al., 2016). There is evidence that a good quality environment enhances well-being and quality of life (e.g., Fleming et al., 2016;Parker et al., 2004). ...
The physical environment of long-term care settings can contribute to maintaining the self-management and independence of older people. This integrative literature review examined which features of the physical environment were considered valuable, and how they contributed to self-management and independence. The findings from 15 studies were grouped into two themes: the features supporting functionality, orientation, and safety and the features fostering motivation, attractiveness, and comfort. An optimal environment requires features of both themes to be present. Older people need to be able to do things they consider enjoyable in a place commensurate with their ability to function.
... e designers applied the concept of incubation through the building's arch-like shape, as the whole school opens onto gardens and open ground. e biophilic school suggested that its facilities need to be designed according to the Iraqi climate and traditional buildings concepts [34]. In this case, it is required to use the local building materials compatible with the environmental and thermal conditions on the site. ...
In recent years, there have been solid global trends and severe attempts by ministries of education in the world to improve the reality of educational institutions and schools through the design and construction of schools and educational systems that meet the requirements of the age by applying the concepts of sustainable and effective systems to the new generation. They called for a promising future and hence the need to activate the applications of the biophilic schools. The theme of the biophilic schools is closely related to the concept of sustainable environmental structures that deal with the surrounding natural environment with intimacy, which is one of the most important new methods of design and construction at present, where ecological challenges are powerfully evoked in the making of their design decisions. Biophilic schools are an essential part of a new concept that wants to design revolutionary educational systems with new economic outputs that are valuable but do not depart from the idea of sustainable schools in general. It represents an expression given to schools designed to be environmentally sensitive and healthy for their occupants and educational systems based on experience, humanity, and attraction. Indeed, many architects have begun to explore and develop new architectural designs linked with the concepts of biophilic schools. Through the researchers’ awareness of the negative circumstance experienced by school buildings in Iraq and by investing in the recommendations of an applied field research, it was reached to crystallize the research problem represented in the obstacles that schools suffer from, which calls for the search for developmental solutions for an efficient educational environment, and in order to reach this goal, by informing researchers about new global experiences in this field, the research presented its hypothesis in choosing the model of biophilic schools that exist in many countries in the world, because of what it can provide from successful and fruitful educational and urban components. The researchers reached many conclusions and recommendations aimed at applying the research hypothesis and achieving its goals.
