Table 2 Brief of the 14 biophilic patterns
From: Activating biophilic design patterns as a sustainable landscape approach
Category | Pattern | Brief |
|---|---|---|
Nature in the space | Visual connection with nature | Vision of natural elements |
Non-visual connection with nature | Sense something referring to nature | |
Non-rhythmic sensory stimuli | Spontaneous relation to nature | |
Thermal & airflow variability | Slight shifts in climate that simulates nature | |
Presence of water | Boost the involvement by using water | |
Dynamic & diffuse light | Varying light concentrations that differ with time | |
Connection with natural systems | Knowledge of nature's mechanism | |
Natural analogues | Biomorphic forms & patterns | Arrangements that symbolizes nature |
Material connection with nature | Using local materials from the environment | |
Complexity & order | Rich sensual messages | |
Nature of the space | Prospect | Perspective free from obstacles, for observing & planning |
Refuge | Area for disengagement, protected from above & behind | |
Mystery | Attracting to travel deeper to discover more scenes | |
Risk/peril | Detectable risk accompanied with dependable security |