Reinventing the Relationship Between Architecture, Biology and Human Experience

Abstract

The oblivious implementation of ‘biology’ or ‘study of life’ into architectural design has been shaping human experiences for centuries. The human body consciously or subconsciously accepts the constructed surroundings to design emotions, senses, behavior, and logical order of its own. Likewise, the identity of a group of individuals occupied by a built structure to a certain extent reflects the spatial experience outlined by the structure. The current gap in biological understanding in design often assists in resulting imbalance between the human body and the surrounding environment. With this in mind, the first phase involves an exploration of existing biological theories regarding user spatial experience. The second phase studies a complex range of human movements, sensory stimuli, and emotional and behavioral responses recommending probable approaches for assuring structural soundness, aesthetic pleasure, and functional accuracy of an architectural setting. This research finally opens an opportunity to re-evaluate design solutions based on the potential applications of bio-scientific research for future design development.