Reconnecting

The Townlet was originally intended to provide a place for people to reconnect by creating public spaces with strong Human Network Potential. What if architectural design could enhance the human connection with nature?

Science has shown that humans are biologically related to all living things, therefore, it is logical that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems. Health and a sense of well being are strengthened by the bond. The bond has been disrupted by modern life.

The Townlet design can be refined to strengthen the human connection with nature by employing ideas proposed by a variety of experts. The basic idea can be explained by the the photograph above. Given a choice in an open park, the majority will gather around the largest most protective tree since it provides the most shelter and sense of well being. The thinking is that the quality, sizes and distribution of tree elements, from main trunk to branches to stems to leaves is common to all organisms and therefore strengthens a sense of connection and well being.

The level of articulation for planning and architectural elements in The Townlet can be adjusted to levels appropriate to the function of the place.

The original architectural elements in the Townlet were very simple, many felt too simple. The number, size and distribution of elements in the original can be increased dramatically and expressed as surface articulation. I'd be interested in getting any reactions as to whether this approach strengthens the sense of well being in the Townlet.

The Architecture page in the website has been changed to contrast the original design with images of the transformed design.