Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Department
Art and Design Department
Faculty Mentor
Susie Tibbitts
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Japanese design (Wabi-sabi) influences far beyond aesthetics and form; it is instilled in interiors and lifestyles of the people. Philosophies stemming from Shintoism and Japanese Buddhism formed over centuries to create the seven pillars of Wabi-sabi: Kanso (simplicity), Fukinsei (asymmetry), Shibui (beauty in the understated), Shizen (naturalness), Yugen (subtle grace), Datsuzoku (freedom from habit), and Seijaku (tranquility). These principles have been incorporated extensively in Japan for many generations due to their positive effect on mental health and individual spirituality.Mental health has risen to be a high priority among any who deal with the daily stresses of life. In 2013, the WELL Building Standard was created on the foundation of medical research to help improve human health and wellbeing in buildings. Wabi-sabi also seeks to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of its followers. Using the WELL Building Standard (v2) as a comparison standard, the ancient principles of Wabi-sabi can be utilized in modern design to progress humanity’s journey toward health, wellbeing, and peace of mind.These findings will be applied to the design for a custom home for a client in Park City, UT, to mesh both Japanese ingenuity with modern ideals; creating a mental and physical haven detached from the rigors of daily life. Presentation Time: Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-11-2021 12:00 AM
Included in
Wabi-Sabi: Improving Mental and Physical Health in the Built Environment
Logan, UT
Japanese design (Wabi-sabi) influences far beyond aesthetics and form; it is instilled in interiors and lifestyles of the people. Philosophies stemming from Shintoism and Japanese Buddhism formed over centuries to create the seven pillars of Wabi-sabi: Kanso (simplicity), Fukinsei (asymmetry), Shibui (beauty in the understated), Shizen (naturalness), Yugen (subtle grace), Datsuzoku (freedom from habit), and Seijaku (tranquility). These principles have been incorporated extensively in Japan for many generations due to their positive effect on mental health and individual spirituality.Mental health has risen to be a high priority among any who deal with the daily stresses of life. In 2013, the WELL Building Standard was created on the foundation of medical research to help improve human health and wellbeing in buildings. Wabi-sabi also seeks to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of its followers. Using the WELL Building Standard (v2) as a comparison standard, the ancient principles of Wabi-sabi can be utilized in modern design to progress humanity’s journey toward health, wellbeing, and peace of mind.These findings will be applied to the design for a custom home for a client in Park City, UT, to mesh both Japanese ingenuity with modern ideals; creating a mental and physical haven detached from the rigors of daily life. Presentation Time: Thursday, 3-4 p.m.