Page 7 - Nature at work

BIOPHILIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES
HUMAN-NATURE VALUES AND THEIR ATTRIBUTES
FACTS AND FIGURES 7
AESTHETIC
Physical appeal & beauty of nature
Inspiration, harmony, security
HUMANISTIC
Strong emotional attachment & “love” for aspects of nature Bonding, sharing, co-operation
ECOLOGISTIC-SCIENTIFIC
Systematic study of nature (forms, functions, interrelationships) Knowledge, understanding, observational skills
NEGATIVISTIC
Fear, aversion, alienation from nature
Security, protection, safety, awe
UTILITARIAN
Practical & material exploitation of nature
Physical sustenance & security
SYMBOLIC
DOMINIONISTIC
Mastery, physical control,
dominance of nature
Physical skills and prowess, ability to subdue
NATURALISTIC
Satisfaction from direct experience and exploration of nature
Curiosity, discovery & recreation
MORALISTICS
Spiritual reverence & ethical concern for nature
Order, meaning, kinship, altruism
Use of nature for expression in language & thought
Communication, mental, development
ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
Characteristics of the natural world in the built environment.
NATURAL SHAPES & FORMS
Representations & simulations of the natural world.
LIGHT & SPACE
Qualities of light and spatial relationships.
NATURAL PATTERNS & PROCESSES
Natural properties into the built environment.
HUMAN-NATURE RELATIONSHIP
Aspects of the inherent human relationship to nature.
PLACE-BASED RELATIONSHIPS
Culture & ecology in a geographical context.
Prospect & refuge
Order & complexity Curiosity & enticement
Shapes resisting straight lines & right angles
Natural light Filtered & diffused light
Change & metamorphosis Security & protection
Geomorphology Biomimicry
Light pools Warm light
Botanical motifs Tree & columnar supports
Animals Natural materials
Mastery & control Affection & attachment
Sensory variability Information richness
Light as shape & form Spaciousness
Attraction & beauty Exploration & discovery
Growth & efflorescence Central focal point
Spatial variability Space as shape & form
Animal motifs Shells & spirals
Geology & landscape Habitats & ecosystems
Egg, oval & tubular forms Arches, vaults, domes
Information & cognition Fear & awe
Patterned wholes Bounded spaces
Spatial harmony Inside-outside spaces
Reverence & spirituality
Simulation of natural features Biomorphy
Light & shadow Reflected light
Geographic connection to place Historic connection to place
Transitional spaces Age, change & the patina of time
Ecological connection to place Cultural connection to place
Linked series and chains Integration of parts to wholes
Colour Water
Fire Air
Sunlight Plants
Indigenous materials Landscape orientation
Complementary contrasts Dynamic balance & tension
Landscape features define building form Landscape ecology
Views & vistas Façade greening
Integration of culture & ecology Spirit of place
Avoiding placelessness
Fractals Organised ratios & scales