BIOPHILIA
research thesis
Biophilic design is examined as an innovative and fundamental approach to strengthening the link between humans and Nature, stimulating harmonious and sustainable development in the age of the Anthropocene.
The investigation considers the evolution of the relationship between humans and Nature over millennia, exploring the benefits individuals derive from Nature and the various hypotheses and theories that support the innate presence of biophilicity.
The research focuses on transformations in design in recent years, evaluating protocols related to sustainability and biophilic design. “10 patterns” and “BQI: Biophilic Quality Index”, issued by psychologist Rita Berto, professor Giuseppe Barbiero and biophilic designer Bettina Bolten, are the main protocols used as methodology for the Pasotti farmstead project.
The thesis highlights the crucial role of biophilic design as an indispensable strategy-and not just a trend-to address current environmental and social challenges, contributing to a more balanced and sustainable future. Biophilic design emerges as a foundational orientation for the future of design and architecture, with important implications for the relationship between humans and Nature.
MAY 2023
Year
GEORGE PATRU
Designer
PAOLA BERTOLETTI
Professor