BIOPHYLIA AND BIOPHYLIC DESIGN EFFECTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE

In his book Biophilia (1984), Edward O. Wilson, the promoter of the concept of biophilia, defines this concept as "the desire to affiliate with other life forms," suggesting that humans tend to seek connections with nature, with other forms of life, this search being even in the subconscious and characterizing it as a genetic disposition that binds human survival to the valorization of living systems. J. Baird Callicott also argues that human feelings are naturally directed to all living systems and beings, which has evolutionary value. The foundation of this conception is found even in the ethics of Aristotle, who questions the term philia (friendship), providing a theory of interspecific obligation. The application of biophilia in interior design is a relatively new concept, but it can have a significant impact on the quality of human life. Biophilic design uses natural elements and patterns to improve the indoor environment, given that people currently spend most of their time indoors. E. Wilson believes that the implementation of biophilia in interior design benefits physically, mentally and socially, influencing well-being, productivity and social relationships.

THE OUTDOOR ROOM CONCEPT IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN

The outdoor room is meant to be a private, intimate space that connects the interior of the house with the garden, providing an environment for relaxation and connection with nature. As in decorating the interior of a house, the purpose of decorating the outdoor room is to create, with a personal imprint, a place that can be called "home". Throughout history, garden and gardening have been, under different forms and modes of manifestation, both a necessity and a passion. Even though it is a relatively new concept, demand for outdoor rooms is increasing. The pace of life today pushes people more and more towards making the most out of moments of recreation and rest, and this kind of space is conducive to that. The surface on which an outdoor room is arranged is in most cases quite scarce, and this creates the real challenge for the landscaper; the principles of arrangement are the same as for large spaces.  The adage "strong essences are kept in small bottles" is representative of the work presented here. The task at hand was to arrange an outdoor room for a recently renovated property, for which three variants have been proposed with three different styles