. . . consider this . . .

  • Have you felt the need to be in nature and bring a part of it indoors?

  • Have you ever wondered if spending time in nature could actually reduce stress and anxiety?

  • Would you be keen to know how you can bring nature indoors and of the impact it could have on your mind?

Ideas to Uncover in the Course

  • Learn about human connection with nature and desire to bring nature indoors

  • Uncover and experience Biophilia and its patterns

  • Discover how spaces impact productivity, stress, systolic blood pressure and heart rate

  • Apply the biophilic design patterns to enhance your space

The Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction to the Course

  • 2

    Nature and Design

    • Desire to Connect with Nature

    • The Senses & Our Experience of the World​
  • 3

    Introduction to Biophilia

    • Biophilia

    • Classification of Biophilic Design
  • 4

    Biophilic Patterns I: Nature in the Space

    • Introduction

    • Visual Connection with Nature

    • Non-visual Connect with Nature

    • Non-rhythmic Sensory Stimuli

    • Thermal Airflow Variability

    • Presence of Water

    • Dynamic and Diffused Light

    • Connection with Natural Systems
  • 5

    Biophilic Patterns II : Natural Analogues

    • Introduction

    • Biomorphic Forms and Patterns

    • Material Connection with Nature

    • Complexity and Order

  • 6

    Biophilic Patterns III: Nature of the Space

    • Introduction

    • Prospect

    • Refuge

    • Mystery

    • Risk/Peril
  • 7

    Recreate and Redesign

    • Re-design using Biophilia

    • Biophilic Design: DIY

  • 8

    Bringing your Home Alive: House Plants & Self-Care

    • Why House Plants ?

    • Green means Begin !

    • Plant Care, a Form of Self-care

    • Beginner Plant Guide
  • 9

    Conclusion

    • Closing Thoughts and Reflection