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Antonini, E, Boeri, A and Giglio, F (2022) Classification criteria and markers for biomimetic building envelope within circular economy principles: a critical review. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 387–409.

Di Ruocco, G, Melella, R and Marino, V (2022) An integrated assessment method for the sustainability of the opaque building envelope in residential buildings with Italian GBC-HOME certification. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 545–70.

Ismaeel, W S (2022) Sustainable site selection using system dynamics; case study LEED-certified project. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 368–86.

Kohansal, M E, Akaf, H R, Gholami, J and Moshari, S (2022) Investigating the simultaneous effects of building orientation and thermal insulation on heating and cooling loads in different climate zones. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 410–33.

Nigra, M, Lo Verso, V R M, Robiglio, M, Pellegrino, A and Martina, M (2022) ‘Re-coding’ environmental regulation – a new simplified metric for daylighting verification during the window and indoor space design process. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 521–44.

Sibilla, M and Manfren, M (2022) Envisioning Building-as-Energy-Service in the European context. From a literature review to a conceptual framework. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 495–520.

Spentzou, E, Cook, M J and Emmitt, S (2022) Low-energy cooling and ventilation refurbishments for buildings in a Mediterranean climate. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 473–94.

Tonini de Araújo, M, de Souza, H A and Gomes, A P (2022) Computer simulation of moisture transfer in walls: impacts on the thermal performance of buildings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 453–72.

Watchman, M, Demers, C M H and Potvin, A (2022) Biophilia in school buildings: towards a simplified assessment method based on spatial geometry. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 434–52.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Biophilic design; architectural evaluation; well-being; school buildings; cold climate; renovation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2021.1956419
  • Abstract:
    Renovating school buildings offers the potential to increase the visual, thermal and auditory well-being of students and school staff through biophilic design. Biophilic design guidelines generally describe the natural features in buildings and the intended experiences for occupants. As limited guidelines specify measurable architectural characteristics, this study discusses methodological explorations to identify potential biophilic qualities of buildings in the early stages of renovation projects, before in-depth post-occupancy evaluations and site visits. This research critically analyses plans, sections and elevations based on building certification standards and bioclimatic design principles. The simplicity of the assessment method aims to facilitate a preliminary evaluation of numerous and diverse schools in Quebec, Canada. The results from a case study of three primary schools showed that the quantitative information in architectural drawings can serve to identify challenges and opportunities for direct experiences of natural features, such as sunlight, outdoor views and fresh air. This exploration illustrates a replicable process to capture measurable architectural parameters with the potential to foster experiences of nature.