[GSBN] Biophilic Design Study Completed

[Laura Bartels]

Dear GSBN community,

I have had a fascination with biophilic design for years now and have been waiting for this study by Terrapin to be completed. With five years of study behind it, it offers very credible and convincing support to the notion that bringing nature and natural elements into design is a critical cost saving measure which supports health, productivity and learning. I thought this group would appreciate seeing this link and having access to the report.

The concept of biophilia implies that humans hold a biological need for connection with nature on physical, mental, and social levels and this connection affects our personal well-being, productivity, and societal relationships. – Sheeps Meadow, 2004

http://residentialarchitect.com/green-design/biophilic-design-could-save-millions-of-dollars.aspx?cid=RADS:051512
http://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/

Laura


Laura Bartels
GreenWeaver Inc.
520 S. Third St., Suite 5 
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-379-6779
www.greenweaverinc.com






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