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Biophilia in Designing
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Leakas, Diana
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Year and Degree
2008, MS ARCH, University of Cincinnati, Design, Architecture, Art and Planning : Architecture.
Abstract
It is the intent of this thesis to begin exploring possible connections between our development as humans evolved on the savannahs of Africa, and people's responses to present-day built environments. Edward O. Wilson's hypothesis, termed "biophilia", links primitive learned responses in humans to their dependence on other species and nature. Prior to the discussion of Wilson's concept, a general overview of four habitats from various cultures and historic eras will be analyzed for their relationships with the surrounding environment. A framework will be constructed emphasizing humankind's deep-rooted bond with nature through social scientist Stephen Kellert's interpretation of biophilia. Finally, two recently built structures will be viewed with a biophilic perspective. Understanding the possible origin of the human need for nature may precipitate more satisfying design as humankind reconsiders its involvement with the natural rhythms of the global environment.
Committee
David Saile (Committee Chair)
Patrick Snadon (Committee Member)
Pages
62 p.
Subject Headings
Environmental Science
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Interior Design
;
Psychobiology
Keywords
biophilia
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Leakas, D. (2008).
Biophilia in Designing
[Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1218652944
APA Style (7th edition)
Leakas, Diana.
Biophilia in Designing.
2008. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1218652944.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Leakas, Diana. "Biophilia in Designing." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1218652944
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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