Exploring the Role of Cinema in Architectural Perception of Biophilic Design.

Authors

Walaa Abdou Abd Elrazik, PhD, Student, Architecture Department, Mansoura University El Gomhoria Street, Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt.Follow
Mona Awad Abu El-Enein, Associate Professor Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura University, El Gomhoria Street, Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt.
Mahmoud M. Saafan, Associate Professor of Computers and Control Systems Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, El Gomhoria Street, Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt.

Subject Area

Architectural Engineering

Article Type

Special Issue Original Study

Abstract

With rapid urbanization transforming the built environment, biophilic architecture offers a sustainable approach that integrates natural elements to promote well-being and ecological balance. As a powerful storytelling medium, cinema shapes architectural perceptions by depicting both the presence and absence of biophilic principles in future urban landscapes. This study investigates how cinematic depictions of biophilic architecture influence audience understanding and appreciation. Using film content analysis, case studies, and surveys of architectural professionals, this research examines selected film scenes, evaluating the emotional and perceptual impact of biophilic versus non-biophilic environments. Findings indicate that films effectively highlight key biophilic features such as natural lighting, organic forms, and greenery, fostering greater awareness of sustainable design. This study highlights cinema’s potential as an educational tool in architecture, advocating for its integration into academic curricula to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application of biophilic and sustainable design.

Keywords

Biophilic Architecture; learning; Cinema; Cinematic Scenes; Built Environment

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Recommended Citation

Elrazik, Walaa Abdou Abd; El-Enein, Mona Awad Abu; and Saafan, Mahmoud M. (2025) "Exploring the Role of Cinema in Architectural Perception of Biophilic Design.," Mansoura Engineering Journal: Vol. 50 : Iss. 1 , Article 11.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.58491/2735-4202.3266