Abstract:
As the global economy is being dependent on innovation and entrepreneurship, research among
universities are being driven. In the competition, firms in all sectors of research parks are
struggling to increase their productivity.
Interaction and collective work are key to increasing productivity from the workplace. Simply
providing spaces for interaction doesn’t often result in the successful use of that space it was
designed for. Factors such as proximity, visual connectivity, spatial behavior, and human comfort
at the place are crucial in the success of accessibility of that space. Biophilic designs are known
for its benefits of reducing stress, improving cognitive functions and creativity, help well-being
and, accelerate healing and are the go-to solution for productive workspace design. Research
here finds in what ways biophilic design can help increase social interaction. The thesis aims is
to deliver a socially interactive and productive environment by carefully designing the spatial
configuration and incorporating biophilic design strategies into the design practice to increase
formal and informal interaction within the scholars and between professionals and scholars in
Research Parks. It uses space syntax to study cases and identify biophilic patterns in those cases.
Combining the results, a design approach is obtained to successfully use biophilic patterns in
potential high interactive spaces and routes.
