Abstract:

Architecture started with the construction of shelters by people living in touch with nature, and over time created a barrier between nature and humans. With the development of materials, construction techniques, and technology, constructions inspired by nature and produced in touch with nature were transformed into universal architectural structures primarily dependent on geography and over time. However, human’s relationship with nature has weakened with modern architecture and modern buildings that have become widespread with similar forms. Many design concepts are intended to strengthen this bond. Biophilic design is one of these design approaches. Indeed, considering the human-nature-space relationship, it can be said that the origins of biophilic design go back to ancient times. Because, in the depths of his inner world, the connection that human establishes with nature is so strong that it reflects this individually in the built environment. The biophilic design approach argues that handling this individual effort as a whole in the whole space should be based on human experience, and the relationship between nature and space should not be established with a series of design tools. Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, which is a healthcare structure as an indoor application area of biophilic design experiences/principles, which is one of the design approaches that try to establish the connection between nature and space, is analyzed in this study. The 14 biophilic design experiences/principles defined by Browning, Ryan, and Clancy were used as a method in the analyzes. In the conclusions section, whether these experiences/principles overlap with hospital-built designs and the applicability of biophilic design are discussed.

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