Presentation on

GREEN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

BIOPHILIC DESIGN:CONCEPT AND PRACTICAL

APLLICATIONS IN BUILDINGS
1. AP21199 Mr. SHENDARKAR AJINKYA KALIDAS
2. AP21203 Ms. PETEMANI POOJA VEERANNA
3. AP21204 Mr. SAWANT SIDDHANT RAJKUMAR
4. AP21207 Mr. NAJAH JABIR NALAKATH
5. AP21214 Mr. ONKAR EKNATH KAWADE

faculty supervisor
Dr. ASHISH GOEL

National Institute of Construction Management and Research,

Pune-411045
 INTRODUCTION

• Biophilia—an innate human tendency to

seek connections with nature.

• Biophilic Design incorporate factors like

Natural lighting ,ventilation ,landscape.

• Physiological & Psychological health

 Principles of Biophilic Design
Biophilic designs are achieved by six primary design principles:
 Principles of Biophilic Design
1.Environmental Features:

• This biophilic element focuses on the human-nature connection in biophilic design.

• Direct contact with vegetation, in and around the built environment, is one of the most successful
strategies.

• Nature-filled spaces reduce stress, improve comfort, and promote healing of the occupants.

• They enhance the moments of connection, reflection, and respite.

 Principles of Biophilic Design
2.Natural shapes and forms:

• This biophilic element focuses on use of shapes and forms that are naturally found in nature.

• This principle includes representations and simulations of the natural world on buildings, both internally and
externally.

• Spaces that simulate natural features or imitate organic forms of nature rather than sticking to the straight edges and
right angles typically found in modern architecture are preferred

3.Natural Patterns and process:

• This principle is focused on sensory experience with transitions and complementary contrasts.

• This is achieved by having central focal points, patterned wholes, and clear boundaries in the building design.

• For ex. A central focal point offers reflection, stillness, and the chance to experience the soothing tones of wind
chimes.
 Principles of Biophilic Design
4.Light and Space:
• This biophilic element focuses on using light and space to evoke a desired human reaction.

• The use of light and space is a crucial element of biophilic design, and there are many ways they can
be incorporated into a space.

• The use of natural light in abundance creates stimulating, dynamic, and sculptural forms in the space.

• At the same time, spaces can be used to create a sense of openness, diversity, harmony and a link
between indoor and outdoor environments.

5.Place Based Relationship:

• This principle involves designing with the cultural, spiritual, ecological, or historical relationship in
mind

• It refers to the linking of the culture with ecology and prominent geographical features.
 Principles of Biophilic Design
6.Evolved Human-Nature Relationship:

• This biophilic principle is focused on fundamental aspects of our relationship with nature and how
they can be reflected in the built environment.

• A good biophilic design addresses the affinity toward nature.

• This can include a sense of safety and protection, a balance of variety with regularity, fostering
curiosity and exploration and engendering a sense of accomplishment.
Advantages of Biophilic Design:
• Aids our physical and mental wellbeing.

• Helps sharpen our senses.

• Improves our mind restoration and productivity.

• Increases retention rates.

• Adds to business bottom line.

• Encourages advances in technology inspired

in nature.

• Helps us to create a stronger bond with nature,

thus for caring to protect it.

Disadvantages of Biophilic Design:

• Design restrictions.

• Durability concerns.

• Financial restrictions.

• Psychological barriers.

• Functional difficulties

(land reduction, maintenance requirements etc.)

• High construction cost.

• Potential structural failures.

 Implications of Biophilic Design
Biophilic Design helps to improve intended outcome of the space and also reduce negative costs

Workplaces:
• Wellbeing improves by 15%
• Productivity increases by 6%
• Performance is increased by 10-25%
• 15% reduction in absenteeism

Educational spaces:
Optimising exposure to natural daylight can
• Increase speed of learning by 20-26%
• Improve attendance rates by 3.5 days/ year
• Improve test scores by 5-14%

Use of Timber walls reduce heart rates by 8600 beats per day
 Implications of Biophilic Design
Healthcare:
• Recuperation improves by 8.5% in natural views
• Natural light reduces pain resulting in reduction of pain care medication by 22%

Housing:
• 7% higher sales and rental value
• Crime reduction by 7-8%

Hospitality:
• Nature views increase room prices by 23%
• 36% more time spent in nature filled lobbies
 Biophilic Design casestudies
GLUMAC SHANGHAI OFFICE,CHINA
LOCATION-SHANGHAI,CHINA

• PROJECT TYPE-COMMERCIAL
OFFICE
• AREA-10,000SQ.FT

AWARDS-LEED Platinum CI v4

• YEAR OF COMPLETION-2014
• DESIGN TEAM-Glumac, Gensler,
Shimizu, GIGA, Terrapin Bright Green

BIOPHILIC PATTERNS
• Connection with Natural Systems
• Visual Connection with Nature
• Biomorphic Forms & Patterns
• Dynamic & Diffuse Light
GLUMAC SHANGHAI OFFICE,CHINA -FEATURES
• Renovation of spaces in a historic building with minimum environmental
impact.
• 63 percent of water reduction from baseline through innovative low-flow
fixtures
• Achieving Net positive water by harvesting and recycling rainwater each year,
• Applying specialized task-ambient lighting fixtures with multiple controls to
achieve Radiant floor system for heating and cooling incorporate with
dehumidification unit to create comfortable indoor environment yet reducing
heating & cooling load.
• Energy reduction by 50 percent compared Achieving Net-positive energy, PV
produces 53,000 kWh, the space consumes less than 40,000 kwh per year.
• Indoor Air Quality control, even when outside is above 300, VOC, Humidity,
CO2 levels are all indicating good and healthy.
• Healthy material selection, zero hazardous chemicals is throughout the space.
• Responsible industry & appropriate sourcing, local manufactured, recycled &
salvaged material that reduce the damaging environmental and social impacts.
• Achieving zero carbon footprint by offsetting 100 percent of the embedded
carbon in the project.
• Biophilic design a natural surrounding will in turn help people to sustain and
love life and work.
Biophilic Design casestudies
GREENACRE PARK,USA.
LOCATION-NEWYORK,USA

• PROJECT TYPE-PUBLICALLY
ACCESSIBLE PRIVATE PARK
• AREA-6000SQ.FT

AWARDS-BSLA MERIT AWARD,1986

LANDSCAPE AWARD,1972
• YEAR OF COMPLETION-1971
• DESIGN TEAM-Sasaki, Dawson, DeMay and
Associates

BIOPHILIC PATTERNS
• Refuge
• Presence of Water
• Non-Visual connection with Nature
• Mystery
 GREENACRE PARK,NEWYORK USA -FEATURES
• Greenacre park provides a hierarchy of places for withdrawal
from
environmental conditions or the main flow of activity,
in which the individual is protected from behind and overhead.
• The experience at Greenacre park is enhanced through
the capacity to see, hear, and touch water.
• These non-visual sensory stimuli engender a deliberate and
positive reference to nature, living systems, or natural processes,
creating a restorative atmosphere.
• The promise of more information entices the individual to
travel deeper into the environment, providing opportunities
for exploration and discovery.
• The design of Greenacre park makes it an ideal space to relax and
recharge, or to get some work done. These uses are supported by
the
biophilic experience of the space. Key patterns have the
potential to support the following positive health responses
CONCLUSION:
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