Table 5 Biophilic design patterns found in the applied case study
From: Activating biophilic design patterns as a sustainable landscape approach
Category | Pattern | Rivulet complex space |
|---|---|---|
Nature in the space | Visual connection with nature | Palm trees and other plants across the space |
Green wall | ||
Water fountain and reflecting pool | ||
Non-visual connection with nature | Cool air flowing from the water | |
Sound of water fountain | ||
Non-rhythmic sensory stimuli | Birds flit in & out of space | |
Water features | ||
Thermal & airflow variability | Cool air flowing from the water | |
Presence of water | Water fountain and reflecting pool | |
Dynamic & diffuse light | Not represented in design | |
Connection with natural systems | Observing birds | |
Natural analogues | Biomorphic forms & patterns | Not represented in design |
Material connection with nature | Green walls | |
Pebbles used around palm trees and reflecting pool | ||
Rough stones covering the walls of the fountain | ||
Wood used in the reflecting pool deck | ||
Complexity & order | Varying size of pebbles used around palm trees, water fountain and reflecting pool | |
Nature of the space | Prospect | The space is elevated above the street |
Raised entrance providing view to the busy street beyond | ||
Refuge | Limited visual access to street | |
Sound of water fountain | ||
Mystery | Some zones of space are not visible from the entryway | |
Risk/peril | Glass railings of the reflecting pool |