This thesis aims to investigate the theme of biophilic design in living spaces, focusing on how spatial design integrated with natural elements can positively contribute to the needs of contemporary living. The research begins by addressing the relevance of the topic today, evaluating the necessity of living in a healthier and more sustainable way, and creating spaces that connect people with nature in the everyday life. The study first examines the benefits of the human–nature connection, then it proceeds with the origins and definitions of “biophilic design”, presenting the fundamental principles and concepts at the base of this approach. Afterwards it does an in-depth analysis of biophilic strategies applied to design process through the analysis of existing projects, specifically in the architecture area. The research then focuses on the role of biophilic design as a tool to connect indoor living with the external environment. Then a detailed analysis is developed on the use of greenery in the architecture found in different geographical areas around the World. This is explored through international case studies oriented toward the integration of nature into the housing space, highlighting the use of architectural strategies such as balconies, loggias, and terraces, transitional spaces that help create continuity between indoors and outdoors. Subsequently, the principles of integrating nature into interior spaces are illustrated through contemporary projects located across the globe: Italy, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, India, and Thailand. These examples show how natural light, vegetation, and spatial openness can be functionally and creatively incorporated into residential environments. In conclusion, the thesis proposes a design approach based on biophilic principles, through research and a design proposal focused on a social housing project. The main aim is to concretely demonstrate the applicative potential of biophilic design in a project, highlighting how the reintegration of nature into daily life can promote human well-being as well as environmental sustainability.
Questa tesi vuole investigare il tema del design biofilico negli spazi abitativi, ponendo attenzione a come il design degli spazi integrato con elementi naturali possa contribuire con effetti positivi ai bisogni dell’abitare contemporaneo. La ricerca approfondisce l’importanza dell’argomento al giorno d’oggi, valutando la necessità di vivere in modo più salutare e sostenibile, creando spazi che connettano le persone con la natura nella vita quotidiana. Si inizia trattando l’analisi dei benefici della connessione tra uomo e natura; si procede poi, con le origini e le definizioni di “design biofilico”, esponendo i principi fondamentali e i concetti alla base della progettazione, focalizzandosi sulle strategie biofiliche applicate alla progettazione, analizzando progetti esistenti, nello specifico nell’ambito architettonico. La ricerca procede concentrarsi sul ruolo design biofilico come strumento di connessione tra l’abitare interno ed esterno. Viene poi sviluppato un approfondimento sull’utilizzo del verde nell’architettura nelle diverse aree geografiche mondiali. In seguito questa indagine viene elaborata con casi studio internazionali orientati all’integrazione della natura nell’housing, mostrando in particolare l’utilizzo di strategie architettoniche quali balconi, logge, terrazze e spazi di transizione che aiutano a creare una continuità tra interno ed esterno. Successivamente i principi per l’integrazione della natura negli spazi interni vengono esposti attraverso progetti contemporanei ubicati in tutto il mondo: Italia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brasile, India, Thailandia ed India. Questi esempi mostrano come luce naturale, vegetazione ed apertura spaziale possano essere incorporate in modo funzionale e creativo negli ambienti residenziali. Infine viene proposto un approccio progettuale basato sui principi biofilici, attraverso una ricerca e proposta progettuale di un progetto di housing sociale. L’obiettivo principale è quello di poter mostrare in modo concreto le potenzialità applicative del design biofilico ad un progetto, mettendo in luce come la reintegrazione della natura nella vita di tutti i giorni possa promuovere il benessere umano oltre che la sostenibilità ambientale.
Design biofilico nell'abitare contemporaneo: strategie di integrazione tra natura e spazio domestico
Bagnara, Irene
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis aims to investigate the theme of biophilic design in living spaces, focusing on how spatial design integrated with natural elements can positively contribute to the needs of contemporary living. The research begins by addressing the relevance of the topic today, evaluating the necessity of living in a healthier and more sustainable way, and creating spaces that connect people with nature in the everyday life. The study first examines the benefits of the human–nature connection, then it proceeds with the origins and definitions of “biophilic design”, presenting the fundamental principles and concepts at the base of this approach. Afterwards it does an in-depth analysis of biophilic strategies applied to design process through the analysis of existing projects, specifically in the architecture area. The research then focuses on the role of biophilic design as a tool to connect indoor living with the external environment. Then a detailed analysis is developed on the use of greenery in the architecture found in different geographical areas around the World. This is explored through international case studies oriented toward the integration of nature into the housing space, highlighting the use of architectural strategies such as balconies, loggias, and terraces, transitional spaces that help create continuity between indoors and outdoors. Subsequently, the principles of integrating nature into interior spaces are illustrated through contemporary projects located across the globe: Italy, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, India, and Thailand. These examples show how natural light, vegetation, and spatial openness can be functionally and creatively incorporated into residential environments. In conclusion, the thesis proposes a design approach based on biophilic principles, through research and a design proposal focused on a social housing project. The main aim is to concretely demonstrate the applicative potential of biophilic design in a project, highlighting how the reintegration of nature into daily life can promote human well-being as well as environmental sustainability.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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