[GSBN] Biophilic Design Study Completed

[Builders Without Borders]

Hi Debbie -

Here's that study that I told you about on Biophilia, FYI.


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From: Laura Bartels <laura at greenweaverinc.com>
Date: Wed, May 16, 2012 at 3:51 PM
Subject: [GSBN] Biophilic Design Study Completed
To: Global Straw Building Network <GSBN at sustainablesources.com>


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

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