Open AccessA Dimension of Biophilia in Urban Design
Author(s) -
Rohayah Che Amat,
Syuhaida Ismail,
Mohammad Hussaini Wahab,
Nurul Huda Ahmad,
Wan Nurul Mardiah Wan Mohd Rani
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/409/1/012016
Subject(s) - terminology , natural (archaeology) , built environment , architectural engineering , urban design , sociology , dimension (graph theory) , design elements and principles , environmental ethics , epistemology , aesthetics , engineering , civil engineering , urban planning , geography , art , philosophy , systems engineering , linguistics , mathematics , archaeology , pure mathematics
Erich Fromm coined the terminology of Biophilia in his book The Heart of Man. Hence, the concept was interpreted and established by Edward O. Wilson. It was described as human passionate of life and promoting well-being through natural elements. Throughout the years, the researchers show shreds of evidence of the positive benefits of nature interaction into human's life towards sustainable built environments. Biophilic is the terminology concept of design by integrating nature and natural elements, materials, and form in the built environment. The underpinnings theoretical frameworks are human experiences and the need for nature (Biophilia) through design principles and approaches (biophilic design) in the city built environment (urban design). This review paper will focus on the concept of Biophilia and biophilic by these two scholars, including Stephen Kellert and Elizabeth Calabrese that search through upon creating sustainable cities and restorative environment. The results will indicate the empirical evidence and call for further research on Biophilia in urban design.