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If Energy Efficiency Is What We Need To Survive – What Do We Need In The Built Environment To Thrive
While energy efficiency is a critical component of sustainability, its application must be guided by principles of health and beauty. This talk introduces the emerging design field of biophilia, the inherent human-nature connection, and show examples of building designs that embody both ultra-efficiency and biophilic design.
This concept is about our connection to nature, our health and our emotional well being. Here are some of the points to consider in biomorphic design.
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The visual connection to nature.
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Natural materials and biomorphic forms.
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Complexity and order , nonrhythmic sensory stimulus.
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Prospect and refuge, mystery and risk.
Other things to consider are.
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fresh air
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lighting fixtures
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The spacial layout inside a building
Can we do a better job with our housing in the next century? Watch this video and find out how!
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