How do we incorporate nature and natural analogues into the built environment in a way that benefits human health? Biophilic design is trending and is an important concept for passionate city-builders. Join GRHC's Biophilic Design Symposium to hear from industry experts on how they are transforming the way we design.
Approved for 3 LU|HSW credits from AIA, ASLA, and GRP
Approved for 2.25 credits from APLD
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Agenda
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 1:00 | Elizabeth Freeman Calabrese, AIA, WELL Faculty, NCARB, LEED-AP, Calabrese Architects, Inc. | Principles of Biophilic Design Elizabeth will review the principles of biophilic design that were intended by Dr. Stephen Kellert to be a guiding compass of the biophilic design framework and she will show case studies that embrace these principles. |
| 1:30 | William Browning, Managing Partner, Terrapin Bright Green | Biophilia and Biomimicry for the Interface Basecamp Interface is a leading manufacturer of commercial floor coverings, and has a deep commitment to sustainability. Their new headquarters was intended to be a visible demonstration of their commitments. The Interface Basecamp is the redesign of a 1970s office building in midtown Atlanta. Two concepts were crucial to the project. Biophilic design concepts to connect the Interface associates and visitors to experiences of nature were intended to support their health and well-being. Factory as a Forest, is an initiative in biomimicry to develop environmental performance standards based on the ecosystem services of the indigenous ecology. |
| 2:00 | Jana Soderlund, DR, Biophilic Solutions | Integrating biophilic design for improved health outcomes. Research has well established the multiple health benefits of nature to humans, both physiologically and psychologically. This presentation will showcase examples of successful integration of biophilic design elements in two Singaporean hospitals and one aged care facility. Although constructed in a tropical climate the principles and approach employed are translatable to any city. A brief story from Vancouver demonstrates this. |
| 2:20 | Q&A | |
| 2:30 | Break | |
| 2:50 | Rohan Lilauwala, GRP, Program Manager, Green Infrastructure Foundation | Biophilic Design and Living Architecture in Green Building Rating Systems Incorporating living architecture elements can help projects achieve credits for biophilic design in green building and site rating systems like LEED, SITES, WELL, and the Living Architecture Performance Tool. Learn what credits are available, how designers can take advantage of credits while achieving benefits for building owners and the public, and about the new Living Architecture Performance Tool, designed to holistically capture the range of green roof and wall benefits. |
| 3:10 | Mary Golden, Advocacy Incubator, Green Plants for Green Buildings | Biophilic Design – Interior Design Strategies for Beauty, Wellness and Productivity These days a growing number of people are engaging in conversations about their physical spaces. "How can we maintain our health and equanimity in the work-from-home culture?" "How will our workplace protect our health once it opens back up?" Biophilic design principles provide a brilliant solution to many of the outcomes desired by individuals and organizations alike. A window of opportunity is opening - we can change our built environments for the better by adopting these design strategies. |
| 3:30 | Bethany Borel, Senior Associate, COOKFOX | The Natural Habitat of People: Designing Gardens for the Mind This presentation will explore how COOKFOX uses biophilic design strategies to create architectural landscapes that are inspired by nature and support both our physiological and mental well being. A brief overview of biophilia and biophilic design will provide the foundation for the audience to understand the concepts and strategies exemplified through built examples. |
| 3:50 | Q&A | |
| 4:00 | Panel Discussion: Florence Williams, Journalist/Author; Bill Browning, Founding Partner, Terrapin; Steven Peck, Hon ASLA, GRP, Founder and President, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities | Brainstorming How to Design Green Roofs and Walls for Maximum Biophilic Impact - What Does the Science Tell Us |
Learn About:
The benefits of biophilia
How biophilia builds a case for green infrastructure
Emerging green infrastructure design practices
New opportunities to advance the local green infrastructure industry
Examples of green infrastructure thriving in and around the city
Cost:
$50 Admission
Discounted from regular price of $120!
What Our Attendees Have Said
Member Experience “The symposium was great - lots of really great information. I liked the trivia and how we were able to ask questions. Very interactive.” - Dick Bernauer, Sempergreen USA
Speaker Experience “I had a lot of fun. The whole experience was well coordinated and I was able to get in front of an audience and talk about moving our mission forward.” - Jesse Rosenbluth, OMNI Ecosystems
Sponsor Experience “As a sponsor, I had the opportunity to get in front of the audience to speak for 20 minutes, have our logo all over the place, which is great, and be a part of a little commercial during the break.” Daniel Martin, Permaloc Corporation
Sponsorship And Exhibitor Opportunities:
We offer a range of pre-fixe and custom sponsorship opportunities. Download our sponsorship and exhibitor package here, or contact Manpreet Sahota at msahota@greenroofs.org or 416-971-4494 x228