Effect of a Microalgae Facade on Design Behaviors: A Pilot Study with Architecture Students
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Background
2.1. Microalgae Facades Increase Indoor Air Quality, Improving Cognitive Performance
2.2. Importance of Biophilic Design to Support Cognitive Performance and Well-Being
2.3. The Green Color of Microalgae Facades Can Affect Emotions
2.4. Effect of the Built Environment on Design Creativity and Sustainable Design
3. Research Questions
- What is the effect of a microalgae façade on architecture students’ emotions?
- What is the effect of a microalgae facade on architecture students’ creativity?
- What is the effect of a microalgae façade on architecture students’ ability to brainstorm sustainable ideas?
4. Methodology
4.1. Experiment Design
4.1.1. Participants and Setting
4.1.2. Measuring Mood
4.1.3. Measuring Creativity with AUT, RAT, and Brainstorming for Sustainable Design
4.2. Data Analysis
5. Results
5.1. Effect of the Microalgae Facade on Mood
5.2. Effect of the Microalgae Facade on Divergent Thinking
5.3. Effect of the Algae Facade on Convergent Thinking
5.4. Effect of the Microalgae Facade on Concepts Included in a Design Solution for a Sustainable City
6. Discussion
Limitations of the Study and Future Work
7. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Warren, K.; Milovanovic, J.; Kim, K.H. Effect of a Microalgae Facade on Design Behaviors: A Pilot Study with Architecture Students. Buildings 2023, 13, 611. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030611
Warren K, Milovanovic J, Kim KH. Effect of a Microalgae Facade on Design Behaviors: A Pilot Study with Architecture Students. Buildings. 2023; 13(3):611. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030611
Chicago/Turabian StyleWarren, Kathryn, Julie Milovanovic, and Kyoung Hee Kim. 2023. "Effect of a Microalgae Facade on Design Behaviors: A Pilot Study with Architecture Students" Buildings 13, no. 3: 611. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030611