How can I embody a historical woman?

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2 How can I embody a historical woman?

3 WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Societies Connecting the Built & Natural Environments

4 EARTH MOTHER Celebrating WOMEN s History Month Pachamama WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS Rachel Carson Jane Jacobs Janine M. Benyus Judith H. Heerwagen

5 EARTH MOTHER Pachamama PROTECTRESS of the EARTH EARTH MOTHER DEITIES GAIA: Greek goddess of Earth Fertility and abundance. Generates Diversity Gaia nurturer & nourisher of children. Also the goddess of death who calls all creatures to return to her the earth, from whence they came - Life s Circle. TERRA MATER: Ancient Roman Goddess of Earth & Land TERRA= EARTH MATER = MATTER PACHAMAMA: Goddess of the Earth & Spirit World. Pacha = Wold/Earth Mama=Mother Earth Mother to the Indigenous peoples of the Andes, South America. An INCA Goddess Generous goddess of plentitude, fertility, planting and harvest. PROTECTRESS OF THE EARTH WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 5

6 Rachel Carson Alfred Eisenstaedt/Time Life Pictures, via Getty Images In Silent Spring, published 50 years ago, Rachel Carson warned about pesticides toll on nature. PROTECTRESS OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 6

7 Rachel Carson Mother of Environmentalism Quotes: It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know the sense of wonder and humility. The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction. PROTECTRESS OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 7

8 Jane Jacobs Author, Activist, designated Urban designer The Death & Life of Great American Cities Cities and communities adapt & evolve over time based on the needs and desires of its habitants: Similar to natures systems. Multi-diverse Invest Local economies Mingle the old with the new. Jacobs Ideas reflect sustainable principles PROTECTRESS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 8

9 Jane Jacobs PROTECTRESS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration, with energy enough to carry over for problems and needs outside themselves. - The Death and Life of Great American cities WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 9

10 Janine Benyus Biologist & Author Co-Founder of the Biomimicry Guild Adapt biological findings to solve engineering & design problems Co-founder asknature.org where biology and design cross-pollinate DESIGNS INSPIRED FROM NATURE S FUNCTIONS WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 10

11 Janine Benyus Nine Basic Laws of the Circle of Life Nature runs on sunlight Nature uses only the energy it needs Nature fits form to function Nature recycles everything Nature rewards cooperation Nature banks on diversity Nature demands local expertise Nature curbs excesses from within Nature taps the power of limits (Benyus Biomimicry 7) DESIGNS INSPIRED FROM NATURE S FUNCTIONS WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 11

12 Janine Benyus BIOMIMICRY or BIOMIMETICS The study of nature and natures systems and processes that mimic the functional characteristics of natural elements. Shinkansen Bullet Train DESIGNS INSPIRED FROM NATURE S FUNCTIONS WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 12

13 Janine Benyus BIOMIMICRY or BIOMIMETICS The study of nature and natures systems and processes that mimic the functional characteristics of natural elements. Shinkansen Bullet Train DESIGNS INSPIRED FROM NATURE S FUNCTIONS WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 13

14 BIOMIMICRY DESIGNS INSPIRED FROM NATURE S FUNCTIONS WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 14

15 JUDITH HEERWAGEN Environmental Psychologist & co-author editor of Biophilic Design Bio-inspired Design: Human brains & behaviors are tied to the natural world: Follow Circadian Rhythms 24 hr Diurnal Cycle Appeals to aesthetics as well as function. Compares early ZOO Design to Workplace Cubicles DISCOVERY & EXPLORATION is the heart of learning. Bio-inspired Design Supports Human Well-being DESIGNS INSPIRED FROM NATURE S BEAUTY WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 15

16 WHAT IS BIOPHILIA? The Biophilic Perspective Biophilic Hypothesis Biophilic Design 16

17 The Biophilia Perspective A Social Psychologist point of view: German born American Erich Fromm, in The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness (1973), ~ Passionate love of life and of all that is alive: it is the wish to further growth. An Ecologist, Socio-biologist point of view: American Pulitzer prize winner Edward O. Wilson in Biophilia ( 1984) ~ The innate tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes. ~ He argued that to explore and affiliate with life is a deep and complicated process in mental development. WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 17

18 The Biophilia Hypothesis Stephan R. Kellert, Professor at Yale University School of Forestry & Environmental Science The human inclination to affiliate with life and lifelike processes is: 1 Evolutionary affinity ingrained in biological make-up 2 Part of heritage 3 Related to our human and genetic fitness (survival instincts, learned in a natural world) 4 Likely to build individual purposefulness and reason for being 5 Cultivates Environmental Stewardship. Adapted from Biophilic Hypothesis 1994 Kellert & Wilson Ed. WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS

19 Biophilic Design Stephen R. Kellert: The deliberate attempt to translate an understanding of the inherent human affinity to affiliate with natural systems and processes into the design of the built environment ED: Stephen R. Kellert, Judith Heerwagen, Martin Mador

20 The Biophilic DEA DIMENSIONS ELEMENTS ATTRIBUTES HUMAN WELL-BEING

21 Two Dimensions of Biophilia Organic or Natural Dimension Direct Contact Indirect Contact Symbolic Vicarious Contact Vernacular or Place-based Dimension HUMAN WELL-BEING WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 21

22 ORGANIC NATURAL DIMENSION DIRECT Contact with self sustaining features of the natural Environment. Sunlight Flora & Fauna Natural Habitats Natural Ecosystem 22 WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS HUMAN WELL-BEING

23 ORGANIC NATURAL DIMENSION SYMBOLIC representation of the natural world. Images Pictures Video Artifacts Art 24 WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS HUMAN WELL-BEING

24 VERNACULAR DIMENSION PLACED-BASED RELATIONSHIP Built spaces that connect to the culture and the ecology of it s local surroundings. Spirit of place A place like home. A cathectic space. 25 WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS HUMAN WELL-BEING

25 SIX Biophilic Elements Organic or Natural ELEMENTS 1. EF Environmental Features 2. LS Light and Space 3. PP Patterns & Processes 4. SF Shapes & Forms Vernacular or Place-based ELEMENTS 5. PR Place-Based Relationships 6. ER Evolved Human- Nature Relationships HUM AN WEL WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 26

26 ATTRIBUTES Over 72 attributes EF- View & Vistas ER -Prospect & Refuge ER-Curiosity and Enticement ER-Discovery and Exploration SF- Arch, Vault WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 27

27 BIOPHILIC DESIGN SIX ELEMENTS & OVER 72 ATTRIBUTES EF SF PP LS PR ER EF Animals EF - Natural Materials EF - Fire & Water PP- Information Richness PP Patterned wholes SF - Biomorphy SF - Oval & Tubular Forms LS - Inside-outside Space LS Natural Light LS Warm Light WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS ER - - Exploration & Discovery ER Refuge & Prospect PR - Spirit of Place

28 BIOPHILIC DESIGN: Organic or Natural Dimension SF - Natural Shapes & Forms WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 29

29 BIOPHILIC DESIGN SF LS EF WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS 30

30 BIOPHILIC DESIGN ER - Evolved Human-Nature Relationship Or Phylogenetic Design: Evolved Relationships Between Human & Nature Herman Millar REVOLVE Work Station PROSPECT & REFUGE WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS HUMAN WELL-BEING

31 Benefits of Biophilic Design Health & Workplace Learning & Development Neighborhoods & Community

32 Health & Workplace HUMAN WELL-BEING EVIDENCE BASED STUDIES Contact with nature promotes HUMAN HEALTH, PRODUCTIVITY & WELL-BEING Summary of studies: I. Connecting with nature, directly, indirectly, or symbolically enhances healing & recovery from illness & surgery. II. Office settings with natural lighting, natural ventilation, and other EF environmental features result in improved worker performance, lower stress, and greater motivation. WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS (Kellert. Building for Life)

33 Learning & Development Summary of studies continued: III. Enhances concentration and memory. EVIDENCE BASED STUDIES A.D.D. & Nature Deficit Disorder (LOUV) IV. Natural settings correlated to healthy cognitive, emotional,& moral development, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN V. Improves use of senses a primary mode of learning in children. (Kellert. Building for Life) HUMAN WELL-BEING WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS

34 HUMAN WELL-BEING EVIDENCE BASED STUDIES Neighborhoods & Community Summary of studies continued: VI. VII. Living in close proximity to open spaces, and vegetation, enhances coping skills and adaptive behavior resulting in fewer health and social issues. Communities with better quality environments reveal greater ethic of care, better quality of life, stronger connections to place and overall better neighborhood. These findings occur regardless of the economic status of the neighborhood. WOMEN Building Biophilic STEMS (Kellert. Building for Life)

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36 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Recall a personal experience with nature that left a strong sense of place or emotion (can be positive or negative). Think of a place / space in which you have a strong connection to and describe the features or elements in the space that you believe may be the reasons for this connection. Think of a safe cozy comfortable space that you go to for solace, peace or comfort. What does it look like? Describe the form shapes lighting etc. What could it look like ideally? Describe some ways in which you might integrate Organic or Vernacular Dimensions of Biophilic Design into the Built Environment?

37 B I O E U P H O R I A ~ ~ TO BE ELEVATED BY NATURE ~ Thank You!