Biophilic Design in Library Spaces
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The document discusses biophilic design in library spaces, emphasizing the innate human connection to nature (biophilia) and its importance for fostering creativity, well-being, and reducing stress in educational environments. It outlines key elements of biophilic design such as visual and non-visual connections with nature, the presence of water, and the complexity of natural patterns. Additionally, it provides examples of libraries that have effectively implemented these principles.
Biophilic Design in Library Spaces
- 1. Biophilic Design in Library Spaces Moriana Garcia & Lindsey Rae Carlson Science & Engineering Library University of Rochester
- 2. What is Biophilia? “…the urge to affiliate with other forms of life is to some degree innate, hence deserves to be called biophilia.” - E. O. Wilson Biophilia, 1984, p. 85
- 3. What is Biophilia? • From connection to our roots comes connection to our ideas • Tapping into instinct and the collective unconscious to unlock creativity
- 4. Why is this important for libraries? • Stress in education environments • Attention restoration • Creativity • Well-being
- 5. “Splendor awaits in minute proportions.” E. O. Wilson, Biophilia, 1984, p. 139
- 6. Concurrence fern by JB Banks (CC BY-NC)Untitled by Nerthus (CC 0) Nature in the space Detail by Kate Brady (CC BY) Natural analogs Nature of the space 1. Visual Connection with Nature 2. Non-Visual Connection with Nature 3. Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli 4. Thermal & Airflow Variability 5. Presence of Water 6. Dynamic & Diffuse Light 7. Connection with Natural Systems 8. Biomorphic Forms & Patterns 9. Material Connection with Nature 10. Complexity & Order 11. Prospect 12. Refuge 13. Mystery 14. Risk/Peril Thorncrown Chapel by Phil Charlton © Biophilic Design: User Experience (Browning, Ryan & Clancy, 2014)