INTEGRATION OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES IN DRUG REHABILITATION CENTRES IN KANO, NIGERIA
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ABSTRACT
Biophilic architecture is based on the assertion that humans have an innate connection with nature that should be expressed in their daily lives, especially in cities. This, which has not been a strong feature of architectural principles (even though there has been a long tradition of landscape architecture), yet potentially offers great rewards if the assertion is true. However, earlier and more recent studies have revealed that individuals who dwell among the splendours and mysteries of nature are never alone or weary of life thus, implying that there is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature. This research examined the principles of biophilic design while generating a framework for their applicability in the design of drug rehabilitation Centres in Nigeria. The choice of Kano is largely hinged on the affirmation that the area clenches the highest number of recorded drug addiction cases in Nigeria. The research adopted a descriptive research method, with the use of observation schedules, interviews and an in-depth review of existing literature. Five rehabilitation Centres in Nigeria were purposively selected for this research, with findings showing low attendant level of the application of biophilic design principles in the design of drug rehabilitation Centres within the study area. Furthermore, the research also established a design framework from the findings which features design elements that establishes direct and indirect contact with nature and also experience of place and space, upon which a design proposal of a drug rehabilitation Centre in Kano, Nigeria was developed. However the research concluded that Nigeria could be sitting on a treasuretrove in biophilic design principles. Therefore, these design considerations should be ad0pted as a design strategy f0r health and rehabilitati0n Instituti0ns in Nigeria; which is a recommendation this research puts forward.
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