[GSBN] Biophilic Design Study Completed

[John Swearingen]

(Laura's second link allows you to download the entire report....)
John

On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 2:51 PM, Laura Bartels <laura at greenweaverinc.com>wrote:

> 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
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> Laura Bartels
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> Carbondale, CO 81623
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> www.greenweaverinc.com
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John Swearingen
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