Planning approach towards safe cities developed in the context of changing times, focusing on socio-physical, socio-economic and spatial dimensions to prevent/minimize damage to urban areas from possible dangers, risks, disasters, epidemics and potential major problems.
Published in Chapter:
The Participation of Biophilic Design in the Design of the Post-Pandemic Living Space
Miray Gür (Bursa Uludag University, Turkey) and Timur Kaprol (Kırklareli University, Turkey)
Copyright: © 2022
|Pages: 32
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6725-8.ch004
Abstract
During the COVID-19 process, nature has been a place of escape regarding socialization and well-being. The aim of biophilic design, which supports physical and mental health in a fair and accessible way, is to evaluate the interaction with a healthy environment and to develop design proposals in this context. As a method, post-pandemic requirements, behaviors, and spatial scales are examined through a model in terms of biophilic design, and suggestions are made for the new normal by researching biophilic elements. The biophilic design provides the potential to use nature, daylight, air, and vitality as design elements to improve the quality of spaces and support the experiences of societies. Apart from including green spaces and ecosystems in the design, biophilic design can enrich the multisensory and multidimensional experiences both individually and socially by enabling users to participate in this experience. While this approach supports sound, healthy, and safe living spaces, it will also provide for cities to be sustainable and resilient.