The Psychological Impact of Biophilic Architectural Spatial Experiences: A Study on Hydrophilic Architecture based on Grasshopper Analysis

Xinning Yu; Muze Ouyang; Yu Shen

doi:10.62051/ijsspa.v5n2.07

Authors

Xinning Yu
Muze Ouyang
Yu Shen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v5n2.07

Keywords:

Biophilic Architecture, Hydrophilic Spatial Experience, Psychological Health and Well-being, Parametric Design, Behaviour and Perception, Nature and Green Design

Abstract

While many studies have examined the experience of natural spaces in depth, and have found that biophilic design benefits a high level of human mental health. They understand how the natural element can help human beings and the provision of well-being. However, research on the beneficial effects of integrating ‘water’ in architectural spaces on psychological health is limited. The main aim of this study was to explore ways of designing hydrophilic spaces through parametric design and associating human behaviour with psychological perception. The data was generated from a specific case study and analysed through Grasshopper simulations. The results of the analyses show that hydrophilic spaces have a significant psychological impact. Firstly, parametric analyses can effectively be used to help construct nature-friendly spaces. Secondly, the correlation between human behaviour and the efficiency of perceiving the environment can be quantified. Thirdly, the perception of natural elements can be influenced by spatial design. The findings suggest that biophilic architectural design should broaden the physical and sensory typologies in architectural research to inspire reflection and deepening of design research. Furthermore, future architectural design should take more consideration of integrating natural elements to enhance human comfort and well-being.

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