Beschreibung:
<jats:p>Man connects with nature and is inspired by nature. Architects based on this interaction with nature create an architectural language of forms, spatial volumes, shapes, and materials, which develop from their own individual philosophy and their perception of the connection between nature and architecture which can be disseminated into components. A dialogue with nature also includes the impact of nature on design as experience. The paper will suggest that biophilic design is an outcome from this interaction and can be illustrated in the interface between the built environment and nature at various levels seen in the interplay of elements, creation of spaces and in the morphology of shapes, forms, materials, texture and in patterns. The objective of this paper is to study the architectural language of Laurie Baker with focus on the role played by the façade wall in creating multiple experiences which can be assimilated into patterns. The façade wall of a sample of houses built in 1990’s in Trivandrum will be analysed to illustrate this connection. A set of patterns based on the analysis will be proposed.</jats:p>