
Explore biophilic design by connecting interiors to nature, using natural light, plants, and nature-inspired patterns to boost well-being, health, and harmony in living and working spaces.
Explore how biophilic design reintroduces natural elements indoors to boost mood, cognitive function, and psychological and physiological well-being.
Explore the three biophilic design categories—nature in the space, natural analogs, and nature of the space—and learn how direct and indirect experiences of nature enhance wellbeing in built environments.
Explore simple strategies to incorporate biophilic design in homes and workplaces, using fresh air and daylighting, bringing the outside in, natural materials, native plants, and nature textures.
Discover simple and practical ways to use plants indoors and outdoors, with ideas for both simple and complex plant arrangements and how to incorporate them into biophilic design.
Explore global trends in biophilic design and how natural materials, plants, daylight, and organic textures connect people to nature in modern spaces, boosting well-being and productivity.
Explore bathetic design as a modern, nature-inspired approach that rekindles ancient fractal patterns and embraces wabi sabi and hygge to boost wellness through plants and cozy, authentic spaces.
Biophilia means a love of nature, so Biophilic Design uses natural elements and resources to create a sense of harmony between our modern living, working and playing spaces and the natural world.
Biophilic Design is proven to:
· Improve mood, physical and mental health and cognitive function
· Reduce stress levels
· Increases productivity, performance, engagement, and creativity
· Advance the natural healing process
In this course you will learn not only the mental and physical benefits of Biophilic Design but also:
· The categories of Biophilic Design
· Why it's becoming increasingly popular (and necessary) as an interior style
· Simple and easy ways to create a connection with nature, in buildings and interior spaces
· Interior trends influencing Biophilic Design
· The connection between Biophilic Design, Wabi Sabi and Hygge
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All of our courses have been designed to be stand-alone courses and can be done in any order. However, if you are interested in taking all of our courses – we’d like to recommend an order in which to do them (although it’s not required):
· Popular Interior Design Styles and How to Use Them
· Design Principles & Elements in Interiors
· Introduction to Colour In Interiors
· Textiles & Fabrics
· Introduction to Space Planning
· Staging and Styling Interior Spaces
· Simple Guide to Curtains and Blinds in Interiors
· Simple Guide to Furniture Styles in Interiors
· Biophilic Design for Beginners