Text 1: Architect Dr. Emma Foster promotes biophilic design. "Incorporating natural elements—plants, water features, natural light—improves occupant well-being," Foster writes. "Humans evolved in natural environments. Buildings should reconnect us to nature."
Text 2: Building manager Dr. Robert Chen notes maintenance challenges. "Biophilic elements require ongoing care that many buildings cannot sustain," Chen observes. "Dead plants and broken water features are worse than none. Implementation must match maintenance capacity."
How does Chen's perspective complement Foster's advocacy?
By rejecting all natural elements in buildings
By adding implementation realism to Foster's design vision
By arguing that human evolution is irrelevant
By claiming occupant well-being doesn't matter
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Chen doesn't reject biophilic design—he adds that "implementation must match maintenance capacity." He complements Foster by noting practical constraints for successful execution.
- Evidence: Chen: "Dead plants...are worse than none."
- Reasoning: Good design requires sustainable maintenance.
- Conclusion: Chen adds practical considerations to design ideals.
Choice A is incorrect because Chen supports well-implemented elements. Choice C is incorrect because Chen doesn't dispute evolution. Choice D is incorrect because Chen's concern stems from well-being effects.