Assessing the effectiveness of biophilic design approach in contribution to sustainable architectural goals

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AGBOOLA O. P., AHMAD NIA H., FINDIKGİL M. M., YILDIRIM S. G.

New Design Ideas, cilt.8, ss.144-169, 2024 (Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.62476/ndisi144
  • Dergi Adı: New Design Ideas
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.144-169
  • İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study investigates the role of biophilic design in addressing environmental issues within the built environment and its contribution to the goals of sustainable architecture. A mixed-method approach comprised a literature review to identify key elements of biophilic design, an online survey with 378 participants from academia and professional fields and focus group interviews with 13 experts. The Relative Importance Index (RII) and thematic analysis were utilized to evaluate the significance of the identified biophilic factors. The study revealed six principal objectives of sustainable architecture and elucidated how biophilic design contributes to these goals through five direct and three indirect benefits. The findings underscore the potential of biophilic design to enhance sustainability in the built environment, particularly in Nigeria. Biophilic design emerges as a valuable strategy in sustainable architecture, promoting human-nature connections and offering tangible benefits. The study highlights the importance of integrating biophilic principles into architectural planning to address environmental challenges effectively.