Designing According to Nature: Biophilic Design

Workshop Objectives:

• Nature-Wellbeing Connection: Discover how the deep connection between Nature and psychophysical wellbeing can transform living and working environments.
• Scientific Learning: Gain a solid understanding of biophilic science to design spaces that significantly enhance users’ quality of life.
• Biophilic Design Principles: Learn the fundamental principles of Biophilic Design through the innovative approach proposed by Bettina Bolten, enabling you to elevate your projects to a new level of excellence.

Target Audience:

• Architects
• Interior designers
• Architecture or design students
• Engineers
• Surveyors

Course Description:

Biophilia, in psychology and biology, means “love for life”, our innate emotional tendency to connect with Nature. By studying and understanding biophilia and Biophilic Design, you will be able to create innovative and comfortable environments for your clients.

Numerous studies show that applying Biophilic Design can have a positive impact on space users by reducing stress, stimulating creativity and clarity of thought, and improving psychophysical and psychosocial wellbeing.

American biologist Edward O. Wilson, who published the book Biophilic Hypothesis in 1993, defined biophilia in 2002 as:
“The innate tendency to focus our attention on life forms and everything that reminds us of them, and, in certain circumstances, to emotionally connect with them.”

This course will allow you to discover the fundamental concepts of Biophilic Design and apply them to projects in the initial phase, under development, or in need of environmental improvements, both individual and collective.

What’s Included:

• Course handout and bibliography provided by the instructor
• Important: This course does not include recordings of the sessions.

Additional Information:

• The course fee is refundable in case the minimum number of participants (6) is not reached.
• Do you work in a design studio or know a friend who might be interested in this course?
  Invite them now! You will both receive a 15% discount on the course price (not combinable with other ongoing promotions).

Sign up now for our workshop and gain essential skills to design residential spaces that not only meet functional needs but also enhance psychophysical and emotional wellbeing.

MeM has developed a new approach to applying biophilic knowledge through the roundtable discussion:

“Biophilic Design in Practice: A Roundtable on Sustainable Home Design“
Led by Chiara Marchetti, architect, biophilic designer, lecturer, researcher, and founding member of AIPAA.

Don’t miss the opportunity to lead the change towards healthier and more sustainable environments!