Explaining the neurobiological theoretical model of biophilic design in architecture to conserve energy in the environment with the method of content analysis

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1 PhD student in Architecture, Ahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Ahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran

3 Assistant Professor Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

4 Assistant professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Oskuo Branch, Islamic Azad University, Oskou, Iran

10.22059/ses.2024.373986.1059

Abstract

At the same time, according to related theoretical foundations and numerous contemporary researches, there is an innate attraction towards nature and its manifestations in the name of nature-loving and naturalism in humans. The concept of "biophilia" is defined in terms of friendship with nature and living systems, which is effective in energy consumption and optimization. The main goal of the research is to explain the neurobiological theoretical model of biophilic design in architecture to conserve energy in the environment with the method of content analysis. The research method is "content analysis" which, by theoretical study and review of all studies related to neurobiology and biophilic architecture, expressed the influential neuro-cognitive components in biophilic design, and therefore, in this research, the search field "biophilic architecture", "neurobiology of architecture" ” and “neurobiological biophilia” were entered in four databases including: Scopus search, Science direct search, Google Scholar search and SAGE to find matches in electronic data sources. The findings of the present research show that humans have an emotional relationship with nature and the ecosystem based on cognitive and neurological researches, and that this dependence and psychological desire of humans has parameters The main in the neurobiological design of biophilic architecture includes: the tangible experience of nature, the intangible experience of nature, balanced sensory stimulation, landscape, light and natural ventilation, the feeling of shelter and mystery, which can help preserve energy in the environment.

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Journal of sustainable Energy Systems
Volume 2, Issue 4
October 2023
Pages 405-420

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