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Biophilic Connections and Environmental Encounters in the Urban Age: Frameworks and Interdisciplinary Practice in the Built Environment
Biophilic Connections and Environmental Encounters in the Urban Age: Frameworks and Interdisciplinary Practice in the Built Environment
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Biophilic Connections and Environmental Encounters in the Urban Age is a multi-disciplinary book that explores how people negotiate and use the urban landscape, considering the ways that we interact with our environments. It examines our innate need for contact with the natural world through biophilic design thinking to promote a wider understanding of the importance of these interactions on our collective well-being.
Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Biophilic Connections and Environmental Encounters in the Urban Age is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the diverse dimensions of environmental engagement in the modern urban context. Drawing upon the extensive expertise of the authors, the book adopts a multi-faceted approach to provide a deeper understanding of how individuals navigate and utilize the urban landscape.
Situated within the ongoing discussions surrounding urban futures, societal challenges, sustainable cities, health and well-being, the book delves into our inherent desire for connection with the natural world through biophilic design thinking. By expanding our knowledge base and fostering a broader understanding of the significance of these interactions, it aims to promote collective well-being.
The book addresses critical questions such as what urban qualities support our well-being? As an urbanized society, what are the environmental determinants that promote healthy and satisfying lifestyles? It begins by providing an overview of concepts related to biophilia and environmental engagement, then moves into current theory and practice, exploring various pathways and their unique characteristics.
Through illustrative case studies presented in diverse global contexts, the book showcases real-world applications and examples of how biophilic design principles can be applied to enhance urban environments and improve human well-being. With a particular emphasis on the experiences of individuals, Biophilic Connections and Environmental Encounters in the Urban Age serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, design, and the health sciences.
By examining the intricate relationships between humans and their urban environments, the book offers valuable insights into the future of our cities and the critical role of green spaces in shaping a sustainable and thriving future for all.
Weight: 680g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367568757
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