Biophilic design; the theory, science, and practice of bringing buildings to life.9780470163344 Biophilic design; the theory, science, and practice of bringing buildings to life. Ed. by Stephen Stephen, 1097?–1154, king of England (1135–54). The son of Stephen, count of Blois and Chartres, and Adela, daughter of William I of England, he was brought up by his uncle, Henry I of England, who presented him with estates in England and France and R. Kellert et al. John Wiley John Wiley may refer to:
2008 385 pages $75.00 Hardcover NA2542 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 While the field of ecology focuses on the relationships between organisms and their environments, social ecology is a philosophy concerned with the relationships between humans and their environments. , Kellert, a psychologist psy·chol·o·gist n. A person trained and educated to perform psychological research, testing, and therapy. 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 MANKIND. Persons of the male sex; but in a more general sense, it includes persons of both sexes; for example, the statute of 25 Hen. VIII., c. 6, makes it felony to commit, sodomy with mankind or beast. Females as well as males axe included under the term mankind. Fortesc. 91; Bac. Ab. . 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. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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