List of Images

Figure 1 The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, painting by Ferdinand Knab. (Cartwright, 2019)....... 12 Figure 2 (The prefrontal cortex controls executive functions such as attention, regulation of behaviour and our emotional responses, 2019)................................................................................ 13 Figure 3 Dimensions elements and attributes of biophilic design (Sayuti, 2019)........................... 14

Figure 4 Kellert’s Biophilic Principles, elements and attributes.( Teimrra Epviann bsroignh /t Fglircekern,2019)............................................................................................................................. 15 Figure 5 Interior design focused biophilic strategies.(Callaghan, 2019).......................................... 16 Figure 6 Connection with Natural Systems is the awareness of natural processes, especially seasonal and temporal changes characteristic of a healthy ecosystem ( Terrapin Bright Green, 2019)......... 18 Figure 7 Dynamic & Diffuse Light leverages varying intensities of light and shadow that change over time to create conditions that occur in nature ( Terrapin Bright Green, 2019)........................ 18 Figure 8 Above: The Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore by RMJM Architects uses fresh air and sunlight to increase thermal comfort. (Jui-Yong Sim/Flickr,2019) ................................................. 18 Figure 9 A Material Connection with Nature is material and elements from nature that, through minimal processing, reflect the local ecology or geology to create a distinct sense of place. ( Terrapin Bright Green, 2019) ......................................................................................................................... 19 Figure 10 CookFox studio ( Terrapin Bright Green, 2019) ............................................................. 19 Figure 11 : Expansive windows curve around the eastern wall overlooking the green roof. The windows allow day light into the office and provide 90% of occupants with views of dramatic sunsets reflecting off the city skyline. (P1 P2 P3 P5) ( Terrapin Bright Green, 2019).......................... 21 Figure 12 Plan: Illustrating examples of prospect within the space, and the green roof, showing the accessibility of direct views to natural stimuli. (P1 , P11).............................................................. 22 Figure 13 Left: Tall seasonal grasses on the periphery of the green roof provide non-rhythmic sensory stimuli. (P1, P3)................................................................................................................................ 23

Figure 14 The Kvadrat cloud climbs playfully across the walls and ceiling of Glumac’s light-filled bistro, dampening the sound that reverberates from the exposed concrete floor. (P1, P6, P8,P9) (Terrapin Bright Green, 2019) ......................................................................................................... 23 Figure 15 Floor Plan: The spine of the office is a long hallway, flanked on the north side by private and open plan office spaces and on the south by meeting rooms with adjustable partitions and the bistro. Daylight floods the office through the light well adjacent to the open office, large windows along the entire north wall, and glass with adjustable transparency on the south wall bordering the terrace............................................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 16.......................................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 17 The rooftop garden includes Refuge spaces off the main path for occupants to use. The garden has edible plants, as well as species that support migratory birds and butterflies. (Terrapin Bright Green, 2019) ......................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 18 Plan: The office includes many patterns of biophilic design. The courtyard and green roof are significant architectural design strategies that promote both visual connection with nature and dynamic and diffuse light within the interior................................................................................... 26

Figure 19 Left: The courtyard and second-floor terrace provide a setting for Non-rhythmic Sensory Stimuli including migratory birds, tall flowing grasses, and conditional water capture.[ P1, P3, P5, P6, P11]............................................................................................................................................ 27 Figure 20 Titan integrity office, Bangalore (Nikhanj,2019 )............................................................ 27

Figure 23 Post occupancy evolution results. (Terrapin Bright Green, 2019)................................... 31 Figure 24 Selected questions from a post-occupancy survey, in which Glumac employees were asked to reflect on heir experience in the Shanghai Office. (Terrapin Bright Green, 2019)...................... 32