This study examines the effects of biophilic design on healing environments, particularly within healthcare settings. Drawing from evolutionary biology, biophilic design incorporates natural elements—such as sunlight, greenery, water features, and organic forms—to support human health and well-being. Empirical evidence confirms that biophilic environments significantly reduce stress, enhance cognitive function, and accelerate patient recovery. Sensory elements, including natural light, fractal geometries, curves, and color, are shown to elicit restorative psychological responses and improve emotional resilience. Historical and modern architectural examples further demonstrate the healing potential of biophilic principles. The study also highlights the benefits of visual and physical interaction with nature, such as decreased pain perception and improved satisfaction among patients and staff. To address implementation challenges, including hygiene concerns, cost, and compatibility with medical technologies, the research proposes practical design strategies—such as UV-sanitized water features, antimicrobial-treated greenery, and dynamic lighting systems. The findings underscore the clinical value of multi-sensory, nature-based design approaches and advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration in developing cost-effective, scalable biophilic solutions. Overall, the study affirms biophilic design as a viable and evidence-based strategy to improve health outcomes and enhance the quality of healing environments.
목차
Abstract 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Research Background and Purpose 1.2 Research Scope and Study Method 2. BIOPHILIA THEORY AND BIOPHILIC DESIGN 2.1 Biophilia Concept Theory 2.2 Biophilia Design Effects 3. BIOPHILIA IN ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION 3.1 Buildings with Biophilia 3.2. Ornament and Biophilia 4. BIOPHILIC DESIGN ELEMENTS IN THE HEALING ENVIRONMENT 4.1 Evidence Supporting the Health Benefits of Natural Elements 4.2 The Potential Healing Effects of Biophilic Design in Healing Facilities 4.3 Suggestions for Biophilic Elements in Healing Environmental Design 5. DISCUSSION: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 6. CONCLUSION ACKNOWLEDGMENT REFERENCES
키워드
Biophilic DesignHealing EnvironmentsPatient RecoveryNatural Elements
저자
Kim, Sunyoung [ Prof., Dept. of Convergence Design, Incheon Catholic Univ., Korea ]
Corresponding Author
국제문화기술진흥원 [The International Promotion Agency of Culture Technology]
설립연도
2009
분야
공학>공학일반
소개
본 진흥원은 문화기술(Culture Technology) 관련 산·학·연·관으로 구성된 비영리 단체이다. 문화기술(CT)은 정보통신기술(ICT), 문화적 사고 기반의 예술, 인문학, 디자인, 사회과학기술이 접목된 신융합기술(New Convergence Technology, NCT)로 정의한다. 인간의 삶의 질을 향상시키고, 진보된 방향으로 변화시키고, 문화기술 관련 분야의 학술 및 기술의 발전과 진흥에 공헌하기 위하여, 제3조의 필요한 사업을 행함을 그 목적으로 한다.
간행물
간행물명
International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT)
간기
계간
pISSN
2288-7202
eISSN
2288-7318
수록기간
2013~2025
등재여부
KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 600DDC 700
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT) Volume 13 Number 3