P01 · NATURE IN THE SPACE
Visual Connection with Nature
A view of living nature, natural processes or ecosystems that creates a direct visual relationship with the environment.
How to read this pattern
A visual connection is shaped by position, distance, quality and time, not by the simple presence of greenery
A pattern becomes design only when it is connected to people, activities, climate and the specific conditions of the site. Quality matters more than mere presence.
Three design moves
From intention
to a concrete choice
Frame meaningful views
Connect openings and places of pause with living, changing elements rather than generic scenery.
Build depth
Use foreground, middle distance and background to make natural relationships legible.
Protect access over time
Consider growth, maintenance, glare and seasonal change from the beginning.
P01 / Repertoire
7 elements
for exploring the pattern
Each card shows one possible translation of the pattern. Applications need to be selected and adapted rather than added automatically.
B01 · 1
Views + Vistas
Views + Vistas is one possible way to apply Visual Connection with Nature. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B02 · 2
Plants
Plants is one possible way to apply Visual Connection with Nature. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B03 · 3
Sunlight
Sunlight is one possible way to apply Visual Connection with Nature. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B04 · 4
Facade Greening
Facade Greening is one possible way to apply Visual Connection with Nature. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B05 · 5
Color
Color is one possible way to apply Visual Connection with Nature. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B06 · 6
Animals
Animals is one possible way to apply Visual Connection with Nature. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
B07 · 7
Natural Light Quality
Natural Light Quality is one possible way to apply Visual Connection with Nature. Its relevance depends on the place, the people who use it and the way it will be maintained.
- Potential benefits
- Potential benefits must be assessed against the intended users, activities and environmental conditions.
- What to observe
- Define suitable qualitative or quantitative indicators during project assessment.
Observe and verify
Signals that can guide
project evaluation
- 01visibility
- 02depth of view
- 03seasonal variation
- 04duration of access
These are possible signals, not automatic proof of benefit. Suitable methods and thresholds depend on the project.