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    The document discusses biophilic architecture and elements of biophilia. It outlines how biophilic design can incorporate natural light and space through direct and indirect experiences of nature. The document also provides a case study of the Barbican Estate in London that exemplifies biophilic design principles by letting natural light and sounds into the built environment.

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    The document discusses biophilic architecture and elements of biophilia. It outlines how biophilic design can incorporate natural light and space through direct and indirect experiences of nature. The document also provides a case study of the Barbican Estate in London that exemplifies biophilic design principles by letting natural light and sounds into the built environment.

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    BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE

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    The document discusses biophilic architecture and elements of biophilia. It outlines how biophilic design can incorporate natural light and space through direct and indirect experiences of nature. The document also provides a case study of the Barbican Estate in London that exemplifies biophilic design principles by letting natural light and sounds into the built environment.

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    TABLE OF CONTENT

    1.0 INTRODUCTION

    1.1 Biophilic Architecture

    1.2 Elements of Biophilia

    1.3 Understanding light and space

    1.4 How it can be achieved

    2.0 UNBUILT AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

    2.1 The Importance of Light in Biophilic Design

    2.2 How To Let The Light In

    2.3
    BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE
    Letting the light in

    Biophilia, a term first coined by E.O.


    Wilson in 1984, refers to the
    inherent human inclination to
    affiliate with nature and seek
    connection with the rest of life.
    Meaning “love of life or living
    system,” biophilia was first used by
    Erich Fromm to describe a
    psychological orientation of being
    attracted to all that is alive and vital. Biophilic Design: The Theory, Science and Practice of
    Bringing Buildings to Life
    The Pracitce of Biophilic Design
    By Stephen R. Kellert, Judith Heerwagen, Martin, 2008

    The idea of biophilia originates in an understanding of


    human evolution, where for more than 99% of our
    species history we biologically developed in adaptive
    response to natural not artificial or human created
    forces

    A biophilic design elements is light and space. Twelve


    Design attributes of this element follow, seven
    Passion Passiflora Flower Tendril
    focusing on qualities of life and five focusing on spatial Source: Author

    relationships.

    Let there be Light and Sound, Odors, Colors, Movements and Patterns in the building
    and in the space.
    These elements can be achieved through:

    1. Direct Expierence of Nature

    2. Indirect Expierence of Nature

    3. Expierence of Space and Play

    CASE STUDY: BARBICAN ESTATE BY CHAMBERLIN, POWELL AND BON


    Scientific name: Avicennia marina

    Avicennia marina, commonly known as grey


    mangrove or white mangrove, is a species of
    mangrove tree classified in the plant family
    Acanthaceae. It has smooth light-grey bark
    made up of thin, stiff, brittle flakes, which
    gives it its common name.

    Grey mangrove is a species of mangrove


    tree, found in large parts of Asia and Africa. It grows as a shrub or tree to a height of 3-
    14 m.
    Community Based EMR in South and North Sulawesi.
    http://www.flowersofindia.net/

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