Harmonious Spaces with Nature: Bibliometric Assessment of Biophilic Design

Abstract

Deep understanding of nature and the inherent relationship between humans and nature form the foundation of biophilic design. This unique approach aims to harmoniously and healthily transform human living spaces in various disciplines such as architecture, landscape architecture, urban and regional planning. This study utilizes bibliometric analysis to answer questions regarding the comprehensive scope of biophilic design applications, the subjects of academic research, their frequency of investigation, research trends, and priorities. The subjects, keywords, usage frequency, interest levels, and relationships of academic research involving biophilic design are analyzed. The academic research trends of biophilic design are examined by analyzing 346 articles published in 184 different journals between 2006 and 2023 in the Web of Science database. Within this context, 699 keywords are identified, with the top 42 keywords being highlighted. This broad array of keywords reflects the richness and depth of the subject matter. Keywords like health, benefits, exposure, stress, recovery, environment, design, impact, city, are particularly prominent, indicating their high relevance. This research employs collaboration networks of keywords and thematic maps to thoroughly demonstrate the academic impact of biophilic design, revealing its growing significance and interest within the academic realm. Emphasizing the potential of biophilic design to transform living spaces and its profound connection with nature remains a central theme.

Keywords

• Biophilic design
• bibliometric analysis
• architecture
• natural environment

Doğayla Uyumlu Mekânlar: Biyofilik Tasarımın Bibliyometrik Değerlendirmesi

Abstract

Doğanın derinlemesine anlaşılması ve insanın doğayla iç içe geçmiş köklü ilişkisi, biyofilik tasarımın temelini oluşturur. Bu benzersiz yaklaşım mimarlık, peyzaj mimarlığı, şehir ve bölge planlaması gibi çok çeşitli disiplinlerde, insan yaşam alanlarını doğal dünya ile uyumlu, dengeli ve sağlıklı dönüştürmeyi amaçlar. Bu çalışmada, biyofilik tasarımın kapsamlı uygulama alanları vurgulanarak, akademik araştırmaların hangi konuları ele aldığı, ne sıklıkla incelendiği, araştırma eğilimleri ve öncelikleri nelerdir gibi sorulara bibliyometrik analiz yöntemiyle cevap aranmaktadır. Biyofilik tasarımı içeren akademik araştırmaların konuları, anahtar kelimeleri, kullanım sıklığı, ilgi düzeyi ve birbiriyle olan ilişkileri analiz edilmektedir. Web of Science veri tabanında 2006-2023 yılları arasında 184 farklı dergide yayımlanan 346 makale incelenerek, biyofilik tasarımın akademik araştırma eğilimleri incelenmektedir. Bu bağlamda, 699 adet anahtar kelime belirlenmiş ve en fazla kullanılan ilk 42 anahtar kelime öne çıkarılmıştır. Bu geniş anahtar kelime yelpazesi, konunun zenginliğini ve literatürdeki derinliğini yansıtmaktadır. Özellikle sağlık, avantajlar, maruz kalma, stres, kurtarma, çevre, tasarım, etki, şehir gibi anahtar kelimeler yoğun ilgi görerek öne çıkmaktadır. Bu araştırmada, anahtar kelimelerin işbirliği ağları ve tematik haritaları analiz edilmekte, biyofilik tasarımın akademik dünyadaki etkisi derinlemesine ortaya konulmaktadır. Doğayla iç içe geçen bu kapsamlı yaklaşıma akademik sahada büyüyen ilgi ve önem net bir şekilde görülmektedir. Biyofilik tasarımın yaşam alanlarını dönüştürme potansiyeli ve doğayla kurulan köklü bağı vurgulanmaktadır.

Keywords

• Biyofilik tasarım
• bibliyometrik analiz
• mimarlık
• doğal çevre

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