| Title |
A Study on the Preference for Biophilic Design in Public Space of General Hospitals in China |
| Authors |
종명희(ZHONG, MINGXI) ; 양소연(Yang, So-Yeon) ; 이태경(Lee, Tea-Kyung) |
| DOI |
http://doi.org/10.14774/JKIID.2024.33.1.010 |
| Keywords |
Biophilic Design; General Hospital; Common Space; Hospitals in China; Preference |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of biophilic design in the public space of a Chinese general hospital. The application of biophilic design can play an important role in the public space design of general hospitals.
We provide a better medical environment for patients by making general hospitals a lively and warm place. First, an overview of common spaces in general hospitals is provided, including the concept, characteristics, and importance of common spaces. Next, the concept of biophilic design and previous research on biophilic design are summarized, and the need to apply biophilic design in public spaces of general hospitals is explained. In addition, the biophilic design mode elements of general hospital common spaces are systematically analyzed in eight aspects. As a result of conducting an online survey targeting patients and guardians of general hospitals, the survey subjects were satisfied with the design of the public space of the general hospital, but highly recognized the effect and necessity of biophilic design. It was recognized that the application of biophilic design would greatly improve physiological, psychological, and eco-friendly effects such as reducing pain and fatigue, inducing positive emotions, and providing a pleasant space. Also, after applying the biophilic design, it was recognized that the public space image of general hospitals would change to a ‘clear, fun, friendly, and warm’ image. |