Biophilic design explained

Why Biophilic design and why now? 

Hosted by Oliver Heath

Although the concepts of Biophilia have been around since the 1970’s it’s only now that many of us are learning about this compelling nature-based design ethos to create happier healthier spaces for both people and planet.

In the first of Planted’s panel discussions we bring together a diverse group of academics, educators, and architects to investigate why Biophilic design is rising up the built environment agenda right now. The panel discussion will cover 

·       Its origins and benefits as an evolutionary design-based system.

·       How it can appeal to the body’s senses to aid stress reduction and recuperation

·       What’s changed in our lives and cities to make it so essential in a post pandemic world

·       How best to implement it in the many cramped urban spaces we inhabit 

·       How to overcome the barriers to implementation with an evidence based business case

·       Why it’s an essential consideration to create regenerative solutions

·       What the future holds for biophilic cities

Panellists: Dr Alia Fadel (Leeds Becket University), Roddy Langmuir (Cullinan Architects), Vanessa Champion (Journal of Biophilic Design)