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HUMAN-NATURE RELATIONSHIPS

paired biological need with nature

View of Meditation Garden

PROSPECT/REFUGE

A place with the ability to survey the distance in a place of security/ a view of the entire space AND a place of protection/ separated from spaciousness.
(e.g., view from an alcove to a larger space, interior view of spacious landscape)

Church Interior

ORDER/COMPLEXITY

Designs that meld order AND stimulate the desire for variety in a controlled manner, a balance of structured organization with intricacy of detail that together appears orderly.
(e.g., bookshelves)

Modern Interior Design

CURIOSITY/ENTICEMENT

Spaces that elicit exploration, discovery or mystery AND draws you farther in.(e.g., space planning that draws you around the corner to view more)

Plant filled contemporary office space

MASTERY/CONTROL

Respectful mastery of nature which expresses ingenuity & cleverness AND user ability to manipulate the environment.
(e.g., occupant control of air, light or sound quality; furniture with ergonomic adjustments)

Wedding Decor

ATTRACTION/ATTACHMENT

Appealing natural designs AND affection for features together can create a lasting loyalty.
(e.g., beautiful wishing fountain)

Green House

EXPLORATION/DISCOVERY

The desire for further inquiry AND revealing a sensory rich interior.
(e.g., nature themed play structure)

Glass Window

FEAR/AWE

Design integrating a feeling of peril AND feelings of wonder or delight.
(e.g., rock climbing wall, bridge with see-through flooring)

White Arched Ceiling

REVERENCE/SPIRITUALITY

Affirming the human need for establishing meaningful relationships to creation AND reverential feelings of connection vs. the aloneness of a single person isolated in space and time.
(e.g., tall stain glass windows, prayer corner, alter)

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