Accessing the Role of Biophilic Integration Strategies in Institutional Buildings

Abstract

Introducing the concept of biophilic into our institutional buildings spans further in depth the connectivity between nature and human relations. As no human find it difficult not to associate with nature, the desire to intimately connect with nature is strong both in indoor and outdoor activities and the presence of this system at a place where human spend half of their day-to-day activities require to be physical and mental a good place to stay. Scientifically, this concept plays a good role in improving users’ productivity, well-being, and health, otherwise, the situation may lead to high-stress levels and mental health issues, poor performance, and a service delivery system to receiver’s recipients. Quite a few decades back, several researchers such as Ebtesan A. et all, 2022., have proved the importance of the human and nature relationship stating that this concept helps to; clean the indoor air of harmful toxins emitted, provide oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide both in indoor and outdoor, decrease fatigue, create natural vision of beauty, reduces stress and increase productivity and among others. Therefore, this research design thesis aims to integrate the concept of biophilic into institutional building design while the objectives are to design a functional central administrative building that includes biophilic features, landscaping features, access to a good learning environment, to Promote designing institutional building through the approach of biophilic architecture and adoption Biophilic design consideration.  Case studies were conducted for observations, and findings focused on the aspects of the concept of biophilic in an institutional building, natural elements, and the importance of biophilic. Institutional buildings such as educational structures were selected, locally and internationally (case study), and reviewed. Their connectivity with nature is directly and indirectly and descriptively analyzed according to the purpose it was built. However, the need for incorporating this concept into educational buildings can never be overlooked not only to enhance the productivity of the users with their recipients but sustain the objective of sustainability by designing a good quality of built environment and life-friendly design.