Green Design: Biophilia and the Human Affinity for Nature

At the conclusion of this course you will be able to: Discuss biophilia – its definition and its application to design Define nine values or constructs that help define our cultural attitudes toward and attachments to nature Explain how biophilia works with green design to achieve sustainablility goals Relate biophilic design research results to improved human health and wellbeing List design strategies and elements Describe three case studies and their biophilic attributes