Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers

Biophilic Design and the Human Habitat with Dr. Judith Heerwagen

Mar 29, 2022

Delve into the psychology of biophilic design, the evolutionary basis of landscape preference, and fears of natural elements like snakes. Explore social experiences in nature, the impact of climate change, and Dr. Judith Heerwagen's expertise in behavioral impacts of buildings. Unpack the importance of integrating nature into building design for human health and well-being, and the challenges of education programs in biophilic design.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Dr. Judith Herwagen's Journey into Biophilic Design and the Savannah Hypothesis

01:52 • 6min

Exploring Social Implications and Bio-Philic Design Principles

07:51 • 2min

Upcoming Biophilic Leadership Summit and Evolution of Flowers in Biophilic Context

09:50 • 2min

Embracing Biophilic Design for Well-Being

11:47 • 16min

Exploring Biophilic Design and Habitat Optimization

27:37 • 19min

Exploring Habitat, Nature Influence, and Climate Action through Biophilic Design

46:43 • 3min

This week, we’re diving into the psychology of biophilic design - why we find it so appealing, the evolutionary basis for preferring certain landscapes to others, and the reasons we fear certain natural elements like snakes and spiders. We also chat about the social experiences we find in nature, like camping with friends and sharing stories around a fire, and the ways in which climate change complicates our relationship with the natural world.

Our guest is Dr. Judith Heerwagen, a psychologist who specializes in the behavioral, social, and health impacts of buildings. Dr. Heerwagen has worked extensively on the psychology of biophilic design and is the co-editor of Biophilic Design: the Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life which won the 2009 Publishers Award in architecture and urban planning. She is also the recipient of 2014 Design for Humanity Award from the American Society of Interior Designers.

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About Dr. Judith Heerwagen
Biophilic Design: the Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life by Judith Heerwagen, Martin Mador, and Stephen R. Kellert
Building Biophilia: Connecting People to Nature in Building Design by By Judith Heerwagen, Ph.D., and Betty Hase, IIDA, ASID
Biophilic Design and Climate Change: Performance Parameters for Health by Julie Africa, Judith Heerwagen, Vivian Loftness, and Catherine Ryan Balagtas, Frontiers In Built Environment
Biophilia by Edward O. Wilson
Sociobiology: The New Synthesis by Edward O. Wilson
Nature Inside: A biophilic design guide by William D. Browning and Catherine O. Ryan
‘Savanna Preference,’ Universal Principles of Design: 125 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions, and Teach through Design by William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler

Key Words: Biophilic Design, Biophilia, Climate Change, Evolutionary Psychology, Psychology, Environment, Climate, Health and Wellness, Habitat, Nature,

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