Interior Design Philosophies

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction

In this chapter, the researcher will expound on design philosophies which are relevant to this study, and which will be applied to solve the presiding interior design problem as well as possible. A number of exemplars who apply these philosophies in their work will be presented, such as the Kofunaki House for the landscape design, as well as examples of important interiors, relevant to this study, which they have designed. The design process of this

2.2 Review of Theoretical Literature

The design philosophies of sustainable design and eco design which will be employed in this study have been discussed and debated about by various scholars.

2.2.1 Review of Theoretical Literature on Sustainability

This interior space is comprised of a combination of natural elements that create a successful marriage between the indoors and the outdoors. The space has minimal energy requirements, and sustains itself with clean air and natural ventilation because of the plants growing indoors as well as the open plan. It maximizes on natural lighting with its large glass doors and windows, and utilizes natural materials that brighten the interior, such as white gravel, grey concrete floors and light

Studies carried out specifically on available green space around the near vicinity of the home show that even the mere view of nature from a window can serve as a buffer against stress (Kaplan, 2001). It has also been discovered through a study done, that teachers who frequently suffered from job stress prefer to spend long periods of time in nature, such as in the woods, and those who experience less stress found it sufficient to enjoy the nature present nearby. When people take part in activities within natural surroundings, including planting and tending to plants like the regular practice of the Japanese, they described those activities as more energizing (Richard M. Ryan, 2009). The study concluded by finding that green space in a 3-kilometre radius around the home significantly decreased the relationships of stressful life events with the frequency of health complaints and observed general health (Agnes E. van den Berg, 2010). The immediate natural setting has been shown to play a great role in the context of hospitals, prisons and residential areas, although little has been shown within the workplace, whereas there are several workplaces bereft of nature. It is however a vital part of the work environment that is lacking, because being in the presence of nature has been noted to promote vitality (Richard M. Ryan, 2009). The absence of it thereby results in the employer incurring healthcare costs of the