The Effect of Biophilic Design on User Evaluations in Bookstores and Cafes

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effects of biophilic design elements applied in bookstores and cafes on user evaluations. The research examined the impact of biophilic design elements on user experience, spatial preference, and the overall quality of life of individuals. A questionnaire was administered to a total of 204 participants using bookstores and cafes, and the data obtained were analyzed and evaluated. The evaluation results show that participants generally perceive the environmental factors of bookstores and cafes designed with biophilic elements more positively. These results indicate that biophilic spaces containing natural elements contribute to individuals feeling happier, more peaceful, and more enjoyable. Furthermore, individuals can work more comfortably and efficiently in biophilic environments, read more books, and increase their social interactions. Another result shows that evaluations of biophilic design elements differ according to participants' gender, age, and education level, and that this can influence user preferences. The results clearly demonstrate that biophilic design, which includes natural elements such as plants, water, wood, and stone, can positively influence individuals' spatial preferences and satisfaction.

Keywords

• Biophilic Design
• Bookstore
• Cafe
• Interior
• Perception.

Thanks

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the valuable participants who contributed by completing the research survey.

Kitabevi ve Kafelerde Biyofilik Tasarımın Kullanıcı Değerlendirmeleri Üzerindeki Etkisi

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, kitabevi ve kafe mekânlarında uygulanan biyofilik tasarım unsurlarının kullanıcı değerlendirmeleri üzerindeki etkilerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında, biyofilik tasarım unsurlarının kullanıcı deneyimi, mekân tercihi ve bireylerin genel yaşam kalitesi üzerindeki etkileri incelenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda geliştirilen anket formu, kitabevi ve kafe mekânlarını kullanan toplam 204 katılımcıya uygulanmış ve elde edilen veriler analiz edilerek değerlendirilmiştir. Değerlendirme sonuçlarına bakıldığında, katılımcıların biyofilik unsurlarla tasarlanan kitabevi ve kafelerin çevresel faktörlerini genel olarak daha olumlu yönde algılandığını göstermektedir. Bu sonuçlar, doğal unsurlar içeren biyofilik mekânların bireylerin kendilerini daha mutlu, huzurlu ve keyifli hissetmelerine katkı sağladığını, ayrıca bireylerin biyofilik ortamlarda daha rahat ve verimli şekilde çalışabileceklerini, daha fazla kitap okuyabileceklerini ve sosyal etkileşimlerini artırabileceklerini göstermektedir. Diğer bir sonuçta, biyofilik tasarım unsurlarına yönelik yapılan değerlendirmelerin katılımcıların cinsiyet, yaş ve eğitim düzeyine göre farklılaştığını ve kullanıcı tercihleri üzerinde etkili olabileceğini göstermektedir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, bitki, su, ahşap, taş gibi doğal unsurlar bulunan biyofilik tasarımın bireylerin mekân tercihlerini ve memnuniyetini olumlu yönde etkileyebileceğini açıkça ortaya koymaktadır.

Keywords

• Biyofilik Tasarım
• Kitapevi
• Kafe
• Iç Mekân
• Algı.

Thanks

Araştırma anketini doldurarak katkı sağlayan değerli katılımcılara çok teşekkür ederiz.

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