Learn Biophilic Design
Transform the built environment into a place where both people and ecosystems thrive.
With this course, you'll
- Fully grasp the biophilic design landscape in just five hours
- Hear from biophilic experts who are transforming their industries
- Access in-depth resources to take your learning further
- Join an online community of learners and designers
Biophilic Design, made easy.
This course distills the biophilic design ethos, organized into approachable, self-paced lessons.
Module 1: Introduction to Biophilic Design
- Lesson 1: Setting the Stage
- Lesson 2: Defining Biophilic Design
- Lesson 3: History and Evolution of Biophilic Design
- Interview: Wangui Mwangi - Biophilic Design Through an African Lens
- Lesson 4: Bioinspiration
Module 2: Exploring the Benefits of Biophilic Design
- Lesson 1: The Foundational Human Benefits
- Lesson 2: Benefits Across Industries
- Lesson 3: Articulating the Why
- Interview: Bill Browning - Terrapin's 15th Pattern
Module 3: Biophilic Design Typology, Frameworks, and Patterns
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Frameworks
- Lesson 2: The Why - Foundations & Motivation
- Lesson 3: The Who & Where - Context, Ethics, and Culture
- Interview: Rachelle Macur - The Dignified Design Framework
- Lesson 4: The What - Content Strategy & Scope
- Lesson 5: The How - Tactical Implementation
Plus
- One-year access to our Biophilic Design Community of like-minded individuals to learn from and share ideas
- A certificate of completion
- Further Learning: each lesson comes with extra resources, to continue learning on any topic that interests you.
- Our Guarantee: Not the right fit? We offer a 14-day full money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Learn from the Experts
Deepen your knowledge with expert interviews, and see how professionals are transforming spaces.
Module 1
Wangui Mwangi
- Hear from the founder of Green Biophilic Living on "Biophilic Design Through an African Lens." Wangui is a leading Green Building Consultant, TEDx Speaker, and passionate African biophilia advocate.
Module 2
Bill Browning
- Hear from one of the founders of Terrapin Bright Green on buiding the famous "14 Patterns," introducing the 15th: Awe, and his time spent working with Stephen Kellert.
Module 3
Rachelle Macur
- Working at Shopworks Architecture's Dignified Design Research Lab, hear how Rachelle is testing and implementing designs for health, wholeness, and flourishing—stipulating a standard of DIGNITY in housing, shelters, and all environments.
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Bonus Materials!
At the end of this course you also receive:
✔ PDFs of all slides
✔ Suggested learning activities
✔ Glossary
✔ Certificate of completion
✔ List of further learning resources
✔ Works Cited lists for each lesson
✔ Quizzes
Meet Your Instructor
Alexandra Bowen
Course Instructor and Biophilic Design Community Co-founder
I bring a unique blend of experience, with a degree in Environmental Design, a background in program management and community engagement, combined with experience in startups and at companies like Google.
I am the founder of the Biophilic Design Community, dedicated to bringing together professionals and enthusiasts passionate about integrating nature into the built environment.
As an expert in biomimicry and nature inspired design methods, I specialize in consulting on biophilic and nature-inspired design strategies. I am also a Biophilic Design consultant, speaker and writer.
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