Description: Biophilic Design : The Theory, Science, and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life, Hardcover by Kellert, Stephen R. (EDT); Heerwagen, Judith H. (EDT); Mador, Martin L. (EDT), ISBN 0470163348, ISBN-13 9780470163344, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK This study of how human beings can and should create buildings and living spaces in tune with nature is presented by a professor of social ecology, Kellert, a psychologist, Heerwagen, and a Yale research on biophilic design, Mador. They have gathered together specialists in many fields, from architecture to health care to explore how the environment we build affect the natural environment. The actual translation of "biophile" means "one who loves life." The articles emphasize the importance to a healthy society of residing in spaces that incorporate the natural world and the community of mankind. The essays start with the theory behind biophilic design. Next, there are several articles on scientific studies on its effect on physical and mental health, especially in children. The final 11 essays give practical methods of implementing biophilic design and the benefits to the global environment. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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Book Title: Biophilic Design : The Theory, Science, and Practice of Bringing
Subject Area: Civil Engineering
Item Height: 237mm
Item Width: 209mm
Author: Martin Mador, Stephen R. Kellert, Judith Heerwagen
Publication Name: Biophilic Design: the Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
Publication Year: 2008
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 1012g
Number of Pages: 400 Pages
