...Dilay Seda Özgen Turan; Yasemin Afacan; Elif Surer Purpose This study explores the impact of biophilic design in built environments on sustainable behaviors through the innovative use of a serious game. By examining how exposure to biophilic elements influences behaviors in real and virtual...

...Rolien Terblanche; Dorcas Khumalo Purpose The objective of this study is to determine how biophilic designs in study areas affect the productivity of students at the University of the Witwatersrand. The study also seeks to evaluate study areas at Wits in terms of biophilic design, determine...

...Naz Bilgic; Genell Wells Ebbini Purpose There is a growing interest in applying the principles of biophilic design to hotel lobbies to enhance positive user experiences. However, there is little empirical research in this area, particularly for abstract or indirect biophilic approaches...

... Biophilic Design in the Gulf region and bridging between biophilic theory and practice. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-mode approach was used, combining surveys from occupants and interviews with experts (3 policymakers, a developer, and a biophilic design educator). The survey collected occupants...

... of biophilia after using the BID-M and it was useful in assisting all parts of the design process. The designers had some prior experience with biophilic design and clients have been requesting suitable natural and artificial light features. Practical implications The BID-M was seen as a human centered...

.... © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Participatory design Biophilic design Co-creation methods Co-design with children Primary school design Final Stage was model making (in groups of three children). Each group was given a site...