Design at the root of biophilia. Imitation. Nature. Cover Image

Wzornictwo u podstaw biofilii. Imitacja. Natura
Design at the root of biophilia. Imitation. Nature.

Author(s): Marcin Marciniak, Dżoana Latała-Matysiak
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sociology of Art
Published by: Biblioteka Politechniki Lubelskiej
Keywords: organic architecture; contemporary architecture; landscape architecture; biophilia; nature

Summary/Abstract: According to the current state of research on the phenomenon of biophilia, the positive influence of nature's elements on humans has long been widely understood. Since the negative impact of urbanised areas on quality of life was noticed, human-friendly architecture has been redefined, where the physical and mental well-being of people using buildings, remains highly dependent on their contact with the environment. Selected examples of existing buildings analyzed two different approaches to contemporary biophilic architecture; one where nature is the pedestal of the whole building and one where the interpretation of nature translates into technological, engineering or structural solutions. The architectural examples modelled on nature, have gained recognition in local communities and worldwide renown, so it can be concluded that the flourishing of organic and bionic architecture is fully justified. Biophilia determines human well-being, while remaining closely related to the natural environment.

  • Issue Year: 20/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 047-058
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English