Cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in Malaysian architecture

The integration of biophilic design in Malaysian architecture seeks to reconnect urban dwellers with nature, enhancing well-being and addressing environmental concerns. Despite Malaysia's rich biodiversity and tropical climate, biophilic principles are underutilized, revealing a gap in architec...

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Main Authors: Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa, Tang, Bernard Wei Kiet, Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117321/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117321/1/117321.pdf
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author Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa
Tang, Bernard Wei Kiet
Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
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Tang, Bernard Wei Kiet
Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
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description The integration of biophilic design in Malaysian architecture seeks to reconnect urban dwellers with nature, enhancing well-being and addressing environmental concerns. Despite Malaysia's rich biodiversity and tropical climate, biophilic principles are underutilized, revealing a gap in architectural practice. This research investigates biophilic design's application and effectiveness in Malaysia, emphasizing cultural relevance and stakeholder engagement. By exploring key biophilic elements and their impact on emotional well-being, the study aims to develop strategies tailored to the Malaysian context. Expected outcomes include improved emotional health, productivity, and sustainable urban development, contributing to healthier, more holistic built environments.
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spelling upm-1173212025-05-14T04:22:43Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117321/ Cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in Malaysian architecture Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa Tang, Bernard Wei Kiet Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul The integration of biophilic design in Malaysian architecture seeks to reconnect urban dwellers with nature, enhancing well-being and addressing environmental concerns. Despite Malaysia's rich biodiversity and tropical climate, biophilic principles are underutilized, revealing a gap in architectural practice. This research investigates biophilic design's application and effectiveness in Malaysia, emphasizing cultural relevance and stakeholder engagement. By exploring key biophilic elements and their impact on emotional well-being, the study aims to develop strategies tailored to the Malaysian context. Expected outcomes include improved emotional health, productivity, and sustainable urban development, contributing to healthier, more holistic built environments. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024-12-10 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117321/1/117321.pdf Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa and Tang, Bernard Wei Kiet and Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul (2024) Cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in Malaysian architecture. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (12). pp. 599-608. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/24007/Cultivating-Emotional-Wellbeing-through-Biophilic-Design-in-Malaysian-Architecture 10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i12/24007
spellingShingle Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa
Tang, Bernard Wei Kiet
Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
Cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in Malaysian architecture
title Cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in Malaysian architecture
title_full Cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in Malaysian architecture
title_fullStr Cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in Malaysian architecture
title_full_unstemmed Cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in Malaysian architecture
title_short Cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in Malaysian architecture
title_sort cultivating emotional wellbeing through biophilic design in malaysian architecture
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117321/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117321/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117321/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117321/1/117321.pdf