New Biophilic Holism Course on the Living Architecture Academy
Biophilic design is great for physical and mental health. It is known to boost productivity and creativity. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to announce the release of Biophilic Holism, on the Living Architecture Academy online training platform. In this course Elizabeth Calabrese, AIA, explains the origin and meaning of the word biophilia, examines our own human nature through vignette sketches, and outlines the evolution of biophilic design. This course is only $40 USD and is approved for 1 GRP CEU and pending approval for AIA and ASLA CEUs. Register today!
Those who take the course will have a better understanding of how to integrate biophilia holistically and ecologically into the design process.
Some learning objectives this course will address include:
Incorporate biophilia and biophilic design into their projects
Explain the theory and science supporting biophilic design
Integrate biophilia holistically and ecologically into design solutions
Utilize a salutogenic and ecomimetic approach in the design process
About Elizabeth Calabrese: Elizabeth’s professional and educational focus is promoting human and environmental health and wellbeing by connecting humans to nature and to each other in the built environment. She has been in the design industry for 30 years with national and international projects to her credit. Elizabeth is a leading educator of biophilic design and believes that ecology and biophilia belong at the foundation and core of professional design and engineering programs. As a consultant, she encourages a holistic, integrated, “eco-system” approach when incorporating biophilia into projects including those seeking Living Building Challenge and WELL Building certifications.
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC)is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999. Our mission is to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence.
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