BIOPHILIC THEORY

Promoting and encouraging interaction between people and nature to improve mental and physical health. To execute this design, I incorporated natural materials and a neutral color palette that would be local in Cambodia to create a refreshing, healthy, and sustainable space.

Utilizing wood inside the interiors and exteriors disguises the shipping container in the environment. Although the location is humid, including wood also Improves air quality through humidity moderation. It also improves a person’s emotional state and level of self-expression, which is ideal if this space is used as a vacation home.

NATURE IN THE SPACE: Visual connection to nature with floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining area and bedrooms.

NATURE OF THE SPACE:

The configurations of the shipping containers creates a courtyard that the tenant can have if they want to be exposed to the environment without being vulnerable to the elements.

The Dining Area

The goal for the dining area is to give the tenant a visual connection to nature without being exposed to the outdoor elements but still being able to enjoy what it offers. Research shows reduced stress, positive emotional functioning, and improved concentration and recovery rates.

NATURE IN THE SPACE APPLICATION:

The floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides of the dining room allow tenants to view who is arriving at their home, the courtyard, and the mountains. If the tenants want more privacy in their dining area, they can utilize curtains. This conveys a sense of time, weather, and other living things.

The Bedroom

Although each bedroom is separate from the other and the private area, it is not entirely closed off to the outside world. Each bedroom consists of one floor-to-ceiling window, allowing the tenant to have visual access to the outdoor elements. In a bedroom, you should feel stress-free and relaxed. Having a visual connection to nature reduces blood pressure and improves mental health.

Nature Of The Space Application

The floor-to-ceiling glass windows give the tenant visual access to the natural environment. Still, adding the curtains will enable the tenant to have the option to enclose their space or keep it exposed.