NATURE CAFE - MFA - BIOPHILIC DESIGN (NATURE AND HUMAN CONNECTION) - Sheffield Hallam University
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MFA
NATURE
CAFE
BIOPHILIC DESIGN
(NATURE AND HUMAN
CONNECTION)
Konduru Sushmanjali - b036675
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In the present world of competition, there is a race of existence in which those are having the will to come forward succeed. Project is like a bridge between theoretical and practical working. With this willingness, I joined this particular project. First of all, I would like to thank my parents for supporting me in every stage of my life. I would like to give special thanks and my gratitude to my module leader Melanie and my tutor Ranbir Lal for their feedbacks and suggestions that helped me a lot in completing my MFA. I am extremely thanks to my friends Varun, Sowji, Pradeep, and Harshi from India.
CONTEXT 1. AIMS & OBJECTIVE 2. STORY 3. MA PROJECT 4. MIND MAP 5. ARTICLE 6. SURVEY 7. INTERVIEWS 8. NEWS PAPER 9. EXHIBITION. 10.SOCIAL MEDIA 11.WEBSITE 12.BUSINESS CARD 13.OPPORTUNITIES 14.GOBAL IMPACT 15.FUTURE CONSTRUCTION 16.REFELCTION. 17.CONCLUTION
1. AIMS & OBJECTIVE
1.1) AIMS
• To know the people about biophilic design through my work, how it is
beneficial to their daily lifestyle.
• Showing my project to people and getting their feedbacks in different
media and also to telling them how biophilic design can help their
mental health and explain to them how easy it can change our
surrounding.
• To develop my brand name and my service to people and getting
opportunities from them.
Fig 1
1.2) OBJECTIVES
• Survey with local people in Hyderabad.
• Interviews with designers.
• Presenting my work on social media.
• Creating website.
• Conducting a exhibition to show my work.
• Printing article in news paper in local language.
2. MY STORY
It has started from my childhood memories
which I have designed a container house in
Project 2. The memories of my different spaces
with which I am emotionally connected and
collecting all those, going to my old days was
just unforgettable. As my father works in Army
we shifted so many places due to his job.
Leaving my space and my memories I did not like
it that’s why I have designed my own space with
my childhood memory tier taking that has an
Fig 2 Sleeping Fig 3 Seating Fig 4 Relaxing.
object I created multipurpose furniture in which I
can sleep eat and work so that where ever I can
travel I can take my own space with me.
later I thought of every space as a different emotion where ever
we go either it might be a residential or commercial etc. so in
the MA project I have done a survey going through different
places to know the emotion of the space. this survey helped me
a lot and I got to know the surrounding of the space can change
the human emotions keeping this in mind I have taken a cafe
where all kinds of people can connect from young to older age
for hangouts or office meetings etc. In that, I have taken nature
and human connection the biophilic theme which brought me till
here.
Knowingly or unknowingly I have decided to be a biophilic designer
which I was connected to from my childhood but I didn't
recognize it. The process of this Masters's has shown me a clear Fig 5 Nature cafe
goal and the way which I liked it.
3. MA PROJECT
The connection between human and nature will be love rather than the domination between them. The result will be rich, long
lasting, and successful. It happens only if both of them work together to become adapted to the environment. As designers
we can create new kind of environments that are sustainable, attractive, satisfying and rewarding.
Human beings and nature are connected by varies methods and are explained in many theories. In
this kind of study, we can understand and explore their means of connection through the detailed
report of data and field survey.
Every being was a part of nature. We are adapted from nature and are formed from nature. As living
beings, we should respect our citizenship of this world as our existence depends on the balance
along with the nature and ecology. Although we are trying to escape from the nature due to our
urban culture and living life. For our own comfort we are building malls, roads, houses, cars, clothes
etc. in our city life.
Biophilic design - people connect with nature
We can explain biophilic design in simple form as the love of nature which also focus on the inherent
process of human to nature. It also retains us we all are connected to this world of nature through
genetics.
Edward o Wilson who is a biologist from American observed in this urban world that we were slowly
disconnecting from nature. As there is a lot of increase in urban culture in this fast-growing world.
He suggests biophilia is also important to the human world in this built environment.
Why is it relevant nowadays?
Who expects illness due to stress some of them are mental health and cardiovascular disease. In this
technical world, we have the least number of opportunities to get back our mental health as we are
demonising nature.
By using biophilic design directly (or) indirectly to this built environment we can reduce our stress
level.
Fig6: Plan
CONCEPT
The theme of this plan is nature elements. I have taken the all nature elements water,
fire, space and earth. I have connected all the elements in the center of the café each
element I have created different spaces.
This Nature café can be useful for all types of people who want to study, office
meetings, playing and can relax yoga etc. I have designed an exhibition building where
people can do anything creatively with the waste material like coffee cups; water
bottles etc. and they can get gift vouchers or coupons. I have designed this to engage
people and think out of their stress and they can enjoy and have fun with their families
and friends. Fig7: Plan
4.MIND MAP Fig8: Mindmap
5.ARTICLE
6. SURVEY
I had a discussion with different age groups and asked about how they feel living in urban cities.
PROBLEMS
KIDS TEENAGERS MIDDLE AGE GROUPS OLD AGE GROUPS
Parents don’t send out to play because We don’t find relaxing or We feel very stressful to We don’t like to go to cities we
of the traffic and there is no space to playful places in the urban manage work and home. just visit our children's and as
play every where they are building and cities that’s why we plan a Its just the same soon as possible we come to
houses. trip to go out of the cities environment just our villages.
and to escape from the surrounding walls that’s
traffic sounds and the it we don’t like to live in
environment. urban cities but for our
future we have to live.
Refuse to take
pictures
Fig9: Video call with kids
Fig10: Video call with Fig11: Video call with
Teenagers middle age group
I have shown my work and explained my plan they liked it very much and all of them agreed that this will be
helpful for all type of age groups and they are also excited.
It was very useful and helpful for me; most of them have given feedback regarding the nature space they suggested to put
some space for friendly animals and birds so that people can direct connect with nature and also help some people to get
out of their stress. They also given me positive response regarding the design that how I used the elements of nature and
designed for every age group.
7.INTERVIEWS
7.1) Biophilic Design in the New Work place
Kenneth Freeman, is a Biophilic Designer and horticulture consultant. He shares how
the Biophilic Design supports and benefits the well-being in overall aspects for a
person and how it creates a sensory environment. All elements of Biophilic design are
essential parts which include views, lighting, ergonomics, improved acoustics, and
combined together to provide us with a holistic solution. Kenneth shares about the
benefits of plants where we can change the position of plants according to our
comfort and repositioning our house plants that create a new environment. He also
shares about a new workplace where most of the people are working from home,
some are in the office. To get back the employees into the office, we need to
implement collaborative spaces and should able to split up big expanses open-
plan offices with planting. It gives improved acoustics, privacy, and great comfort.
Due to COVID, during the period of lockdown people felt physical separation and if at Fig 12
any time the office plan starts then we should support physical distancing for
psychological and physical safety.
7.2) 4 Key Elements of Biophilic Design:
To design Biophilia, key elements are required to transform the buildings in a better
way that brings light, nature, texture, and inspiration to homes.
Author "Amos Goldeich" is an Architect of AG Architecture where he got the
opportunity to work with friends to explore various designs and then started own
practice. He had interaction with various clients about biophilic designs and how
the design develops in various aspects.
According to Author "Amos Goldeich" below are the key elements of biophilic design:
1. Visual Connection - To build this design, the garden should be visible throughout
the interior space. For example, In UK most of the projects are build are private
residences where the design always tries to connect visually with the garden.
2.Bring Nature - This build helps to bring natural light by opening spaces as much
as possible by using "up and over" windows and skylights. For example, In the UK
especially on a grey day where some kind of darkest space we bring natural light in
the middle of the house.
3. Not Visual - This building design connects through sound, smell. These all work
together and influence how we can use the space and in return how space gives
positive wellbeing. For example, fish ponds in the garden, can listen to the sounds
from a window, mimic sounds.
Few projects that "Amos Goldeich" done are The Artist's Studio, A house for a
Gardner, Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Fig 137.3) Technobiophilia - Life, Nature, and Technology Dr. Sue Thomas defines how we can access nature with technology. In recent years, she came over to Cyber Space and found similarities between cyberspace and natural space. There are metaphors of nature in cyberspace which we use such as clouds, streams, webs, and so on. She researched to find out all possible reasons and came over biophilia which makes me feel good that having biophilic experience in cyberspace has a similar effect and researched more about different types of nature that bring wellbeing into digital life. So similar and simple study called nature wellbeing in digitalized that practical guide implementing with technophilia. For example: in living rooms- tv, computers, virtual reality, even through zoom. This how technophilia has become part of our daily life because they are constantly accessing nature through technology. On huge research and environmental science, data shows the benefits of natural wellbeing that includes reducing blood pressure, slow heart rate, stress, and other measurable benefits. Dr. Sue also explored how we engage with nature on devices, through technology such as watching nature on TV, playing video games. To connect physically with nature we can have objects in office desks, from plants to stones, a collection of shells, nature screen savers, live streams from eagle nests, fixed nature webcams, and many more. With technology, we can access nature wherever and anywhere in the world where we want it to be. 7.4) Your Life Nature Fig 14 Hobie Hare was a traveler and passionate about photography by clicking nature pictures such as plants, flowers, and many more. In his opinion, we should bring biophilia into our homes with positive vibes and emotions, for example, it may be seashells from beech, a photo that causes an emotion that filled with deep with us. In his opinion, with photographs, we can imagine to improve and enhance the space about the picture which we choose that brings to our space. It might be peace, serenity, adventure, excitement, contemplation, and even maybe courage. He explained and shares about the pictures such as a tree, bending, heavy with snow. Hobie also explained that how we connect ourselves with nature, community and we should enjoy the abundant nature that we have. We should start connecting with nature with the regular habits of our life. When we see photographs of nature we should feel and it also reminds us to look for certain things. Sometimes when we take nature breaks, just observe the angle of the sun, smell on the wind, observe and enjoy the behavior of birds. A photograph is not only a visual image but also helps us to assume and encourage an enhanced perception. Fig 15
7.5) Planted Cities
Planted cities are run by Deborah Spencer who set up Design junction which is
one of the biggest design shows in Europe for the last decades. The planted
purpose is to reconnect the people and spaces with nature that gives support
to greener urban spaces, cleaners and also showcasing the brands.
Concerning this show, we have 3 pillars as Sustainable Design, Natural Living,
and Botanical Market which show any design space can connect with nature.
The main motive of this show is to reconnect our lives and cities with nature. we
have many challenges in cities from the air, light, and noise pollution that can be
gradually improved by natural habitats. And also, there is more health benefits
access to green space affords. This show also hoping for a Zero Waste event
which is ambitious. With this show, there are so many positives that will come
out.
Fig 16
7.6) Biophilic Design and its Impact on Atmospheric Perception
Biophilic Design is considered an essential design element in interiors and
architecture. Lâl Dalay has researched “The Impact of Biophilic Design
Elements on the Atmospheric Perception of the Interior Space” and her
main agenda is to explore different biophilic design enhancements.
With Biophilic design, we have both physical and mental benefits. Lâl Dalay
explored how the organic naturalistic design creates a more positive
environment and also analyses the biophilic elements such as water,
colors, shapes, plants, and forms inspired by nature, ventilation, fire
animals, and natural light. Now, the main agenda is how we connect these
design elements with sensory experience and perception in the spaces.
She gave an example of plants that are living things and changes colors
concerning season, their smell changes. This is very important when we
are choosing plants for interiors. Another example she has given is
Daylight which is a design element in architecture that creates shadows.
The other one is Water, using waterfalls we can create an interactive
element in space.
With the right techniques and the right sensory strategy, it is possible to Fig 17
design biophilic interiors that create perceptional differences in the
interior atmosphere. A designer can use biophilic design elements and
other furnishing elements to bring a positive sensory environment that
positive impact on interior space.7.7) Botanic Shed 10-minute tip - 1 Soil
Lara Cowan setups the School of Nature at Botanic Shed where she shares the
relationship between nature and the healthy development of humanity and also
enhances our life so that we can create a mindful connection with nature. She
shares about soil, from the smell, the bacteria, and the negative ions, and many
more.
She also suggested that we can plant out at the weekends so that we can get out
of the house and can engage with beautiful soil. Soil is healthy for blood pressure,
vein system and also provides a positive atmosphere outdoors. Soil provides an
advantage as it cleanses the air as found in a NASA study.
Fig 18
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7.8) Wild Urban Spaces - Bringing the Miyawaki Method to Cities
James Godfrey-Faussett, founder of Wild Urban Spaces, an expert forest maker designer with 26 years of experience in
landscaping, garden design, and horticulture experience. He is a practitioner and advocate of the Miyawaki Method where his team
densely plants indigenous trees of sunshade heights. The main motive of the Miyawaki Method is to create micro forests for urban
areas and communities. Micro forests provide a unique solution for today's environment and ecological problems by engaging the
local community, increasing biodiversity, seeding the ancient forests, create wildlife corridors, rooftop forests, support
community, and individual health and wellbeing. For example, the creation of micro "pocket forests" in urban cities, schools and we
can plant them on rooftops. For the creation of roof corridors, less space is required for the root, need less water.
According to James, the size of the tennis court and by planting 600 trees we can achieve incredible biodiversity using the
Miyawaki Method of afforestation. Biodiversity is rapidly increasing and allowed to heal our environment and reconnect the
communities with nature and dense forest area will take a huge amount of Co2, remove dangerous particles and metals, cleans
the atmosphere while emitting abundant oxygen.
Few projects that "James Godfrey-Faussett" done are Forest of Thanks, Lumiar School Forests, Koswik Law.7.9) The Joy of Silk George Bond, award-winning interior designer, and decorator who first appeared on TV on ITV "Better Homes". He is also a design consultant on BBC's 'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’ and present appears on a regional network program, ‘Behind Closed Doors. His continuous success and George Bond Designer Studio is an outcome of his and his team's vision and creativity. George is a fellow of the Royal Society and respected judge and also served as a director on various professional works but mostly he is a visionary creative interior designer. He also gives inspiration to many students and graduates of Newcastle College and continues to support guide, and inspiration for them. George shared his experiences of his interior designer journey and discussed natural materials, texture, fabrics, and acoustics. Concerning Biophilic design he shares how we can use natural materials with quality of materials. His technique is very artistic, intuitive, and his use of natural materials is so natural. He discussed the beauty of natural fabrics, silks, velvets, cotton, linens, and also about mirrors. Also, shared about lights that bring into interiors, colours, hand printed botanicals, and plants. For example, the contemporary "Cloud Kitchen" in an old schoolhouse inspired by Harwood The house interior bedroom is decorated with hand printed clouds which feel like the sky is just above us and all around on the inside. Fig 20 George also shares about World Exclusive exciting collaboration with water between him here in UK and designer in India and explained the 18th-century methods, the natural materials, and dyes used in the project. 7.10) Support your body the Biophilic Way Biophilic Design is all about how we bring nature and use natural elements into our spaces to make lives happier and healthier to boost our immune system. We discuss the health that supports our body to regain and initiate foundations of health using nature. Owen Wiseman is a naturopathic doctor and medical advisor who is passionate about the growing field of the clinical benefits of nature that helps in incorporating nature-focused principles. With nature supporting our body with green exercise and natural light, it makes a lot of difference in our health. Owen explained with below examples: 1. When surgical patients are exposed to greater sunlight, it required 22% fewer drug medications which result in 21% of drugs cost saving. 2. Different types of carbs and having views of nature. Most of the medicines are made up of nature such as Aspirin which is white willow bark. The naturopathy approach gives us the positive mind to nature cascades for many of our lives with education and understanding. Biophilic Design principles are established in most hospitals and Asia they are collecting a lot of data which proves that biophilic design in architecture and design of space has a positive and beneficial impact on the recovery and wellbeing of patients. For example, when we are exposed to light it Fig 21 reduces the pain.
7.11) From Veterinary Science to a Wellbeing Biophilic Economy
Glen Conquer is an International Mountain Leader and Veterinary Surgeon who
actively uses narrative and photography to help communities, individuals, and
organizations to understand and explore the relationships with animals and the
environment. His main motive is all about connection, holism, and empathy.
He realized how the underlying issues are affecting different ecosystems and
develops a holistic approach to health and welfare concerns. For example,
health care should have views of nature, urban planning must have forests,
schools should have some outdoor activity, and many more. We should create a
better place for family, community, work, and creating well-being economy. He
explains when climate changes how people can feel and deeply connected to help
us to define ourselves about our environment. And also his interests cover
different subject areas such as wild animal medicine, wildlife, birds, mountains,
veterinary medicine, travel, and tourism.
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7.12) Botanic Shed - School of Nature
Lara Cowan is the founder of the Botanic Shed - School of Nature, to work
with children, adults, and the elders showing them how nature can help
them in leading fulfilling lives. The main motive is to teach the art of love
through nature therapy and designed to teach the people how to navigate
it.
She also shares how we are genetically connected with the natural world
and this harmony of nature is important to our health. The connection with
nature is primary to our wellbeing as it is a healthy diet and exercise. She
shares her own personal experience where she realized that being outdoors
is really an anti-depression that helps her to recover from trauma and
nature had supported her dad and brother through mental illness. It is really
important to bring virtual nature into design spaces. According to Roger
Ulrich's study, it proves how the "Views" of nature are improved their
wellbeing, needless intervention.
It is an important health challenge and bring nature into our lives is the
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most crucial way to connect this and lead a healthy and fulfilled life.7.13) Elemental Change - Making Stuff Happen when nothing stands still.
Neil Usher, Chief Workspace and Change Strategist at GoSpace AI. He is also the author of
"The Element Workspace" and "Elemental Change".
Go Space is a planning application that increases the human ability to provide workspace to
make sure the right people are working together at right time.
Neil has about 25 years of experience in corporate real estate and realized that it is very hard
to find the best practices of the workplace profession. He thought it will be beneficial if he
notes down all his perspectives, ideas in a structured way. With discussion of newcomers and
with mature real estate professionals, he found that it is difficult to extract and have a clear
big picture overview. Aligning to this, Neil has found it interesting that a structured approach
is needed for people for both new entrants and those who have been doing this for years.
Most workplaces look for Certainty because they are engines to prevent change, to keep
things fixed, stops interesting and creative things, also creates linear plans, but this is not
realistic. In his opinion, Uncertainty is a good thing as it reveals gaps where opportunity opens
up and the same with the future workspace. If we don't accept, we will miss every single
opportunity to create a better world of work and the workspace. The workplace exists in
service of the organization and its aims, its mission objectives, purpose, and values. Hence,
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the workplace should respond to that to enable the organization as expected.
Neil feels that if any problem we overcome in the workplace that should be solved by the people
being better to each other which brings wellbeing into the workplace. In an organization, we
should bring people together and want them to work together. If we are better and excellent
to one another, we will solve most of the problems in the workplace and can create a better
world of work.
7.14) Lockdown Office Blues? How Biophilic Design can revolutionize your workplace at
home and in the office.
Sally Augustin is a professional environment design Psychologist and the principal at 'Design
with Science'. She has immense experience in integrating science-based sights for the
design of places, objects, and services that provide emotional and physical experiences. She
holds leadership stage in professional organizations such as the American Psychological
Association and the Environmental Design Research Association. She focused on how to
optimize the design of the workplace where people can live and work and helps developers,
architects to create their own workspaces on how they will interact with human behavior
and emotions. It is better to create the best environment to focus, be creative, feel rested,
stay calm and be productive.
According to Augustin, people feel comfortable in a built environment and drive them out the
door. Everyone has their own point of view and thinks creatively about sensory details like
colors, lighting, scent, traffic patterns, and many more.
For example, Furniture where we can move around to create prospect and refuge scenario,
wood grains that help us more comfortable, views of natural elements, natural light that Fig 25
enhance the circadian rhythm and the movement of soundscape and scent scape in our
homes and offices to help everyone relaxed and happy.7.15) Sustainability meets Design elegance - the LINK Design Biophilic design has many aspects like plants, greenery, light, colorways, and also about using natural materials in products. By using natural elements, it should provide a workspace and happiness to achieve more comfort who are using it. The design team - Regina Mathew, Mansi Tewari, Ruqaiyya Reza, Somya Garg of AAID - Allen Architecture Interior Design based on Dubai created a LINK entry concept where it helps to work together by a hexagonal modular wall system that made out of sustainable local and recycled materials which make use of local artisans and Labour. Each 'LINK' blocks stay on one below and can be used as shelves, planters. Hexagon looks like a Bee Hive and it is an important shape in nature. Due to COVID, in lockdown situations people in Labour camps, unable to move from four walls, working in homes. AAID team as a key issue they wanted to help and allow the community where it is installed to move around, to make taller or shorter, and to shape it. The main element of this LINK project is that the manufacture of the LINK pod modular system which supports the local community, local artisans, farmers, and helps to preserve special skills. When people are surrounded by four walls either in-home or in office buildings, we need some natural feel around us which provides wellness, focus, creativity, happiness, and joy. The LINK system is a beautiful and inspirational piece of furniture. 7.16) "Living Machines" - The Case for Plants Fig 26 Johanna Truestedt is a senior consultant for Drees and Sommer on how we can improve air quality, making the working and living environment healthier. We have so many things in our workspaces and homes such as carpets, glues, cigarette smoke, paints, plywood, and many more. Below are the few examples shared by Johanna:1. 1. If we bring plants which are nature living machine, it has a positive psychological effect and the roots of plants have a beneficial effect in the workspace in cleaning the air. When people plan to do work from home, we need to bring the office environment which makes more comfortable by bringing in nature which makes people more comfortable and relaxed. 2. We can also have nature benefits by fitting wooden table tops which help us to relax our eyes relieves us. 3. Even an image helps us to feel more comfortable such as a large-scale landscape, huge print on a glass wall with big leaves which make us positive affect in the workspace. Johanna also explains about RESET certification for improving ventilation systems. When we close windows or doors then VOCs/ formaldehyde particles increase the Co2 and make us tired, sick and our focus will distract from the work and energy will also lose. So, if we have a better ventilation system, we Fig 27 can save money and can improve staff retention, soon.
7.17) Why do we need Biophilic Cities?
Dr. Joanna Leach, a research fellow at The University of Birmingham. Her main
motive is to implement green initiatives in biophilic cities. We connected more
with our environment and nature such as fresh air smell, bird song, and many
more. She expressed that biophilic cities are not natural entities instead they
are occupied with engineered spaces, dense. To overcome this, we need to
improve the environment along with the infrastructure of the workspaces.
Her current focus is on Birmingham, where she explained the deal of green
infrastructure. If we look at a satellite map of Birmingham, most of the area is
covered with green and more miles of canals. They are planning to connect green
and blue spaces which make the city available and create a car-free and walking
environment.
Any architect, developer, or a citizen who plans in city or town then they just
need to understand and learn how they can develop green infrastructures as
much as possible to create a healthy workspace environment.
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7.18) Future Workplaces - A Human-Centric and Holistic View
Oliver Baxter lives in Dubai with Herman Miller Insight Group is responsible for
overseeing, presenting insights, and commissioning into the latest thinking of
workspace design and their respective issues. In simple, their main focus is
holistic and human-centric. He discussed how biophilic design helps us in
intuition when planning workspace designs; it has to be used in research with
evidence. Oliver suggested that most of the companies may take back steps
when planning their workspaces. It is because some of the catering for
everybody, spontaneous reactions that are no longer suitable for people's lives
and should take care of decisions when we are making.
We have Biophilic elements that can bring into the workplace from plants to
natural materials, the position of a desk. For example, if we sleep for 6
meters in natural light then we sleep extra 45 mins at night. On average
most of the time about 30% we spend at a desk and a chair in the workplace
and meeting rooms are too big usually 3 times bigger. The overall idea of this
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concept is to bring happiness in the workplace, generations at work, Agile
working, creativity in the workplace, and collaboration.7.19) Living in Harmony with the Earth brings Good Fortune
Maureen Calamia is a biophilic and Feng Shui expert to
understand our environment, how we live with nature of
elements to enhance our wellbeing, future planning, confidence,
how we relate our spaces. She developed Biophilic Design based
on the 5 elements and describes the characteristics of the
different elements that how they connect with the air, earth,
and us, and how we apply these things to our daily life. The 5
elements are Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal. She
explained how we connect with these elements and have
greater wellbeing and how we are connected to this harmony in
nature.
She helps her clients to integrate balance and harmony with
inner natures and their outer world.
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7.20) Below are the Luminous Spaces Biophilic Design
Principles:
1. Fire - Illumination and Connection: Fire, Natural light,
artificial light, affection, and playfulness
2. Earth - Transition and Balance: Sense of Place, orientation,
information richness, local materials, variety & balance.
3. Metal - Shiny and clear: Beauty, order & complexity, space,
weather, sound, airflow, and breeze, a spirit of place.
4. Water - Wabi-Sabi and Flow: Water, curves, good flow, risk
and peril, awe, authenticity
5. Wood - Movement and Vitality: Vegetation, natural
landscape, and ecosystem, the vitality of the land, connection
with the natural process.
Fig 318.NEWS PAPER
To know about my project to local people I have published my article
in an newspaper in their local language Telugu. By this people will get
know about biophilic design and the benefits of it also I am
promoting myself as a designer in my own place so that I can give
my service to my people.
It was very tough to me to publish this when I firstly reach some of
the news channels due to this Covid pandemic no body as responded
and they didn’t even see my article. But when I approach to this
ABN news paper which was launched in 15th October 2009 they
have seen and I explained my project they felt really nice and they
thought it is useful to people nowadays and they published on
15/5/2021 in page number 5 in the news apper.
Here is the link of the news paper you can go and download
page number 5.
https://epaper.andhrajyothy.com/zcbase
/download/newspaper/40629.EXHIBITION
Exhibitions can really help to connect with people face to face and
providing them my knowledge about my work and also I can show
my talent what ever have done. By this I want to show my work as
many people as I can and I want to suggest people to connect with
nature with small elements and the benefits of mental health
which they feel and happy and comfortable in their busy life.
And also this exhibition will help to promote me as a designer and
my brand with my future opportunities which I am looking for.
To engage people I have VR player and also for my feedbacks
I have kept some animal stamps and some sticky notes in the
shape of tree and leaf. So that they can design their feedback page
how ever they want.
I felt every happy that people are connecting to my design
process and the response which I have received from them.
They shared some their experiences with nature and how they
felt in this lockdown situation and how badly they where waiting
to go for an holiday.
I want to show my work with VR player so people can feel
that they are living in that space. For this I don’t want to
use technology so that why I have done my own VR player
with cardboard.
15/5/2021 Making my VR player
Time: 10:00 am
The Moor Fig 33: making VR player
Sheffield City Centre,
Sheffield- S1 4PA
Fig 329.1) RETURN GIFT IN EXHIBITION.
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STEP 1: I have taken some STEP 2: I have taken a wet STEP 3: I have open in the STEP 4: after few days the
sprouts and soaked in water cotton cloth and I have next day it their was a little roots grown really long and
for 24 hours. noted for one day. rooting growing. they started coming out
from the cloth.
Fig 39 Fig 41
Fig 38 Fig 40
STEP 5: I took of the cloth STEP 6: I have taken an egg STEP 7: I have taken STEP1: Planted slowing with
and kept in a blow. tray and broken only half of composite for plants. out breaking an egg shell.
an egg shell.9.2) Things I have shown in my exhibition
Banner
Feedback book
Return gift
Portfolio
&
Report
gloves
Mask
Animal stamps
to decorate
Fig 42 their feedback
Hand made Pen, color pencil and page
models pens9.3) THE EXHIBITION DAY (15/5/2021)
Fig45: Explaining my nature
Fig43: Explaining my report. Fig44: Showing my hand made model. café project.
Fig47:
Fig46: Showing the 3D Watching VR Fig49: Explaining their
views on banner. player Fig48: Showing portfolio douts about the model.FEEDBACKS People writing their feedback and gave my some more suggestions regarding my project. Fig50:
9.4) EXHIBITION FEED BACK Fig 51
10. SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM
I have created an account on AK interior design and posted my work and other
activities which I have done for MFA.
Fig52:10.1) FEEDBACKS Fig53:
11. WEBSITE
11.1) Brand Name: I am connected more to my father from my childhood I would like to create my brand name with my father name so
from my name Sushmanjali I haven taken Anjali and my father name is Venkata Krishnam Raju I have taken Krishna and I have decided to
put my brand name as Anjali Krishna Interiors for easy pronunciation and catchy name I have kept Akinteriors.
11.2) Logo: Now I decided the name as Ak interiors for logo I have taken only 2 alphabets A and K. so first I have started with few
random sketches.
Scribbling on paper
helped me a lot and also
I have put light as an
interior object in my
logo.
Fig54:
This I thought its also matches my theme but later it was to
heavy and when we compressed in visiting cards it was unable to
understand clearly .
Fig55:These where my two options to decide my logo which I have done in illustrator software. I have ask
my friends and family and other common which logo they can understand easily..
Fig56:
This I have designed a acts like a lamp and k acts like a
chair which resembles the interiors. But it was a little
difficult to people to understand that so I didn’t choose
this one.
Fig57:
This I have designed a acts like a empty room and k acts like a
table on the table I have placed an interior object light. But it
was easy to understand the AK and also by placing the object
they easily understood this is regarding interiors.11.3) WEBSITE www.akinteriorsol.com
MENU Social media
Fig58:
Live chat.
For live chat I have installed Hub spot app for
replying and if I am not in online the message
will pop up in my Gmail.
Viewers can see my portfolio
which I have uploaded in Issu
by clicking directly here it will
open automatically..
Fig59:By clicking
theme each
page will
open can u
can see in
detail my
views and
models Etc.
Fig60
By clicking here u can directly see the
report of the project which I have
published in issu it will show my report.
When you click on the project
you can see the pictures like
a gallery like this.
Fig61
When u move your course on this project
it will show you the client name and
projectFig62
Design process to know how I going to service in each stage
Fig6312. BUSINESS CARD
Front Back
Fig64 Fig65
This card can be
foldeable like house
This I have taken as a inspiration and
I have design like a house.
Fig67
Fig66 Experimented on visiting card.QR code ( Quick respond
code)
When we scan it directly
shows my website. It is
easy to share my contacts
to people. In this pandemic I
think this is the safe and
easy to share my contacts.
Fig 68
Fig 69
Point your phone at Scan the QR Wait for the page to load. Access the information
the QR code code13. OPPORTUNITY
This opportunity I got in Instagram when I
posted my article.
Client name is Pramod he lives in Darnall
Sheffield.
Client requirement: They wanted some seating
area on tiles.
Fig 7013.1) PROCESS
Fig 72: Digging the grass
Fig 71: Taking
Measurements.
Fig 69
Fig 73: Final stage
Fig 73: outdoor tiles14. GLOBAL IMPACT: IN THE WORKSPACE
The unique study and research of biophilic design given by the relationship
between psychological factors of well being, built environment of workspace
and also employees anticipation on the global factors. Edward O Wilson also
describes that we have to be connected to nature continually. According to
many researchers, people prefer a natural environment rather than the built
environment. In 2004, the survey also suggested that the people tend to live
in greenery with more natural and pleasant views which can also lead to an
increase in the price of a house.
It was also suggested that the interest in natural and biophilic design has
been increased since the last decade where we can see the result in the cities
which are characterised by the maintenance of man-made structures.
Biophilic design will be the solution for urban areas as people from rural areas
are moving to the cities (60% of the population) by 2030. This also includes
employees satisfaction in the workspace as it was connected to nature. It
increases employees creativity, well being and companies productivity.
Fig 74
14.1) Impact of biophilia:
• Well being
Research suggests that connections with nature will increase the
positive effect on every individual’s stress. It will give more impact
through the natural environment rather than the urban scapes.
In some cities, there were also negative effects due to urban scapes
as urban elements decrease the health of employees. In this analysis,
we can also say that well being and mental stress has been increased
by 15% when employees work in natural space. This can also increase
having more number of employees.
Fig 75• Productivity:
As well being of people heath means being available to do more with biophilic design and natural elements it
increases its well being and productivity. Recent research suggests that there is a 15% rise in production in 3
months when the company changed to a green and biophilic environment.
Some of the elements that increase productivity in the workspace include:
Natural sight view: scenery of nature from the office space has a positive impact.
Natural colours: blue, green, yellow colours can increase the levels of productivity
Nature in a workspace: plants, natural lights and ventilation, elements of water bodies can increase productivity.
• Creativity
Workless ability to work, perform and behaviour creatively increases due to relevant stress by biophilic elements.
In come workspace, it was not likely to provide natural light and open windows as it was not considered for the
workspace design. Yet there are my options to create natural indoor spaces in the same exterior benefits way
recreating outdoor indoors.
It is really important to create biophilic in the workspace to create a better environment for the people.
• Key themes:
Natural light plays a major role in employee wellbeing, creativity and
productivity.
Most importantly, in green life, water bodies have the strongest impact on
these factors.
Creative levels decrease if there as no window views.
The Colour palette will also effective employees psychological balance where
natural colours like blue, green, yellow and brown should be used.
• Key message:
There will be the chance of a 15% higher well-being level in a natural work environment. Fig 76
6% high level of production and productivity when connected with nature.
15% more creative when working in a natural environment
Biophilic design should be considered as the priority for the workspace to attract recreates.
A large number of employees complains that there is no contact of green space in the office.
To maintain work performance biophilic design should be considered
People feel happy and motivated in a green workspace rather than an urban setting.15.Future Construction Of Biophilic
“We need to start creating rather than destroying habitats in our built environments.”
Instead of clear the existing lands and habitats before construction, we
can create and develop existing habits. Keeping few plants around us
not the conception of biophilic design. The main criteria were to being
outdoor in the interior some factors include:
• Quality of air.
• Ventilation.
• Natural lighting.
• Internal views and external views.
• Natural materials.
• Textures and patterns.
• Physiological effects and psychological effects of the environment.
15.1) Benefits in different spaces:
Office: increase productivity 8%, well being- 13%. Fig 77
Hospitality: 23% of more payments with nature views and biophilic
elements.
Education: 20-25% of increased rates in learning more concentration “The more we can be in
levels more attendance
Health care: 8.5% increase in speed recovery. 22% reducing pain in
contact with nature,
medication. the better it is for us.”
Retail: increase average rates on rentals 8-12% increase in payments
of goods and services.
Residence: 7.8% of less crime, 4-5% increase in property value.
In this pandemic situation, people are scar to go out and many people are doing work from home. All the day being in a room
within the four walls people are getting depressed and feeling so low they don't have an interest in work which they want to do.
As a designer, we can help or suggest some of these people so decorate their room with nature elements whatever they like. if
the surroundings change automatically our mindset will change. with an eco-friendly budget, we can suggest as many as we
can and help the people to reconnect with their origin with where we came from.16. REFLECTION
As a designer, I have improved my skills and got more confidence to work with
clients by doing this project. People tend to connect through my contact by my
notifications and website. I have learned many things in this MA project. I have
learned how to design and execute the project but in the MFA I have learned to
promote and how to connect with people through my designs.
In the first phase of this MFA, I have surveyed local people of different age
groups about their connections to nature and the environment in this Covid
pandemic situation and lockdown. I have created my branding, logo and name to
create a website of my own where I can connect to people and they can see my
works and how I will service them. By promoting on social media I got to know
more people who get interested in my works and got opportunities and positive
feedback where I gained more confidence.
By publishing my article in local newspapers, people from my birthplace people
got to know about me as a designer by publishing a local newspaper they also
understood my project. I have exhibited my work in Sheffield and got feedback
and suggestions from different kinds of people.
I got connected to this project from project 2 I have design emotional space
will all my childhood memories. In that, I got to know how to connect through
space with our senses and space can affect our mental health. From there I
got to research about nature can suit all kind of people which can increase our
health and well-being. Thus the humans and nature will also be connected
emotionally. These all came from my childhood memories where I am emotionally
connected. I got to know my goals through the MFA project and got
opportunities to present my works.
In this present world we have to protect nature and build according to the
nature as it will increase our life if we return back nature life. As we all know,
we have been spoiling our earth because of our negligence and pollution
environment, nature gave us karma by creating different viruses in our life’s.
We have to create our own lifestyle by emerging into natural and biophilic
environment. So that we can get back our good health physically and mentally.
Fig 7817. CONCLUSION Masters in interior design has taught me so many things as a designer and I have learned some practical experience and also the knowledge of how to be a creative designer. I feel very blessed because implementing my childhood memories I became a biophilic designer which I loved and enjoyed so much and I will continue this process of learning in my entire life. Through this project, I learned how to promote and develop ourselves as a designer and how to connect with people with our designs. Getting feedback from them is like getting confidence as a designer and knowing how they are connecting to us and our thoughts.
18. REFERENCE https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/podcast-journal-of-biophilic-design https://grow-media.co.uk/grow-talk/biophilic-design-future-construction-environment/ https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/the-global-impact-of-biophilic-design-in-the- workplace/ IMAGE REFERENCE Fig 12 to 31:https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/podcast-journal-of-biophilic-design Fig 74 to 75: https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/the-global-impact-of-biophilic-design- in-the-workplace/ Fig 77: https://grow-media.co.uk/grow-talk/biophilic-design-future-construction- environment/
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