Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Releases Biophilic Design for Schools Course on the Living Architecture Academy
Biophilic design is better for physical and mental health, and even boosts productivity and creativity. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to announce the release of Biophilic Design for Schools, on the Living Architecture Academy online training platform. In this course Dr. Jana Soderlund walks through a number of strategies for implementing and maintaining biophilic design elements into our schools, and explores the how and why of the impacts on students. This course is only $40 USD and is approved for 1 GRP CEU and pending approval for AIA and ASLA CEUs. Register today!
Education studies have revealed that schools with access to more natural design elements and systems convey a number of performance and morale benefits to the students housed within at a critical point in a child's development. For these reasons and more, it can be a great addition to schools for students of all ages.
Some questions this course will answer include:
What is biophilic design and how can it be approached?
How can biophilic design impact children and students?
What role can biophilic design considerations play in school design?
What are some examples of successful biophilic design implementation in school environments?
About Jana Soderlund: She had an early career in environmental science, population and world resources, which evolved to further studies in sustainability and climate change; transformative and resilient thinking; and urban design. Since completing her Ph.D. in Biophilic Urban Design, Jana has been active as a biophilic designer, presenter, educator and academic author. She is a member of the global Biophilic Cities steering committee, Chair of Biophilic Cities Australia, Director of Biophilic Solutions and a Curtin University associate. She has a recently published book ‘The Emergence of Biophilic Design’, which details the history of biophilic design along with stories of the pioneers and their biophilic initiatives and insights. Plus academic papers, podcasts and videos.
Register today!
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