Developing a Prototypical Biophilic Localized Natural Airflow Simulator (BLNAS) for a Modular Workstation

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dc.contributor.authorRabab'ah, Ikhlas Oqlahen
dc.contributor.committeechairJones, James R.en
dc.contributor.committeememberAhmed, Tareken
dc.contributor.committeememberMarr, Linsey C.en
dc.contributor.committeememberTural, Elifen
dc.contributor.departmentArchitectureen
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-24T16:46:53Zen
dc.date.available2024-04-24T16:46:53Zen
dc.date.issued2024-04-22en
dc.description.abstractgeneralArchitects have long been focused on designing eco-friendly buildings, but there's a growing realization that focusing solely on energy efficiency isn't enough. Occupants spend the majority of their time indoors, and the quality of these indoor spaces profoundly impacts their well-being and productivity. Yet, often overlooked, are factors like lighting, air quality, and noise that can significantly affect how occupants feel and perform. With rising urbanization and recent experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the importance of indoor environments, there's a renewed emphasis on user-centric design. Biophilic design, which incorporates elements of nature into buildings, has emerged as a promising approach to enhancing occupants' health, wellness, and well-being. Airflow, a critical aspect of biophilic design, plays a key role in creating healthier indoor spaces. This study aims to develop a prototype system that mimics natural airflow patterns indoors to promote occupants' health and well-being. By analyzing weather data, natural airflow features were identified and used to inform the design of a mechanical system. The goal is to create settings that replicate natural airflow patterns in indoor environments. Ultimately, this research lays the groundwork for future studies to explore how such biophilic systems impact occupants' physiological and psychological health. By prioritizing user experience in building design, indoor spaces that not only conserve energy but also enhance the quality of life could be developed.en
dc.description.degreeDoctor of Philosophyen
dc.format.mediumETDen
dc.identifier.othervt_gsexam:39672en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10919/118650en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectBiophiliaen
dc.subjectBiophilic Designen
dc.subjectNatural Airflow Patternsen
dc.subjectNatural Airflow Simulationen
dc.subjectPersonalized Ventilationen
dc.subjectHuman-Centric Designen
dc.subjectHuman Health and Wellnessen
dc.titleDeveloping a Prototypical Biophilic Localized Natural Airflow Simulator (BLNAS) for a Modular Workstationen
dc.typeDissertationen
thesis.degree.disciplineArchitecture and Design Researchen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophyen

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