Khandve, Vishakha
Exploration of human-nature- connectedness in residential environments - Vol.86(12), Dec - Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2021 - 13-20p.
Globalization and urbanization have disconnected societies from
nature -physically, materially, and psychologically, discounting
human’s inherent affinity and desire to live in natural surroundings.
Residential facilities need a comfortable living environment that
call for connectedness with nature. In high-density urban areas,
the biodiversity of surroundings is declining due to increasing
construction activities encroaching on the natural surroundings.
This aspect is adversely affecting the people living in high-rise
apartments by disconnecting them from nature. This research
investigates the relationship with nature that affects urban
dwellers’ residential satisfaction. It presents a study comparing
residential satisfaction between occupants residing in bungalows
and apartments concerning the presence of the natural environment.
Human-nature connectedness, people’s perception and aspirations
about availability of nature at their residences is examined. The
analysis revealed that residents try to satisfy their inherent desire
for living with nature as far as possible irrespective of building
typology. Analysis unfolded that provision of various spaces
facilitating connectedness dictates people’s satisfaction regarding
their residence. It is stressed that availability of spatial features
providing connectivity with nature provides comfort, tranquillity,
mental peace, and enriched experience of life.
ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)
Exploration of human-nature- connectedness in residential environments - Vol.86(12), Dec - Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2021 - 13-20p.
Globalization and urbanization have disconnected societies from
nature -physically, materially, and psychologically, discounting
human’s inherent affinity and desire to live in natural surroundings.
Residential facilities need a comfortable living environment that
call for connectedness with nature. In high-density urban areas,
the biodiversity of surroundings is declining due to increasing
construction activities encroaching on the natural surroundings.
This aspect is adversely affecting the people living in high-rise
apartments by disconnecting them from nature. This research
investigates the relationship with nature that affects urban
dwellers’ residential satisfaction. It presents a study comparing
residential satisfaction between occupants residing in bungalows
and apartments concerning the presence of the natural environment.
Human-nature connectedness, people’s perception and aspirations
about availability of nature at their residences is examined. The
analysis revealed that residents try to satisfy their inherent desire
for living with nature as far as possible irrespective of building
typology. Analysis unfolded that provision of various spaces
facilitating connectedness dictates people’s satisfaction regarding
their residence. It is stressed that availability of spatial features
providing connectivity with nature provides comfort, tranquillity,
mental peace, and enriched experience of life.
ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)