Episode 30 - Designing Biophilic Cities with Timothy Beatley
In this episode of the Sustainable Futures Podcast, Steven Peck sits down with Professor Timothy Beatley, a leading voice in sustainable communities, biophilic cities, and green urbanism. They explore how cities can reconnect people with nature, from overcoming our growing disconnect from the natural world to creating more biophilic urban environments. Beatley discusses biophilia, lessons from around the world, the role of green roofs and walls, and the challenges and opportunities for expanding green infrastructure. He also shares his vision for the future of cities in the face of climate change and how communities can become healthier, more resilient, and more connected to nature.
Episode 12 - Better Buildings through Biophilic Design
In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with designer and consultant Bill Browning to discuss the science and practice of biophilic design and how it can influence and affect our interaction with the world around us. Human beings have a strong affinity for the natural world, which green infrastructure and nature based design practices can be a powerful and cost effective mechanism to enhance our constructed spaces and quality of life. Join us for a conversation on the powerful impacts natural systems can have on our brain chemistry and psychology and the implications that has for how we consider and design our spaces.