Biophilia

This course introduces students to the evolving and interdisciplinary understanding of Biophilia as both a design philosophy and a human necessity—bridging the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of nature-connected design. Rooted in current scholarship and practical application, the course explores Biophilia through contemporary lenses such as trauma-informed design, post-disaster recovery, neuroarchitecture, and human evolution. Students engage critically with the 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design, emerging evidence in environmental psychology, and the ethics of designing with nature for wellbeing.

Interested in a certificate program? This course is part of the Sustainable Design Certificate.