What You Will Learn
Yale Professor Stephen Kellert has said that “biophilic design is a modern take on feng shui.” In these current times of financial uncertainty, health concerns and more people working remotely from their homes “Biophilic design expresses our love of life (biophilia) in our homes and work spaces for greater wellbeing. It’s never been more relevant, nor more desirable, than now”.
This course will introduce you to the concept of Biophilia and how to incorporate it into residential homes and commercial or medical offices to put you or your clients in touch with nature. Areas covered will include materials, color, views and natural light.
We’ll also touch on the links between one’s home, health and happiness via environmental research and neuroscience.
During this session, you will:
- Gain an understanding how the concept of Biophilia works and the science behind it.
- Learn how Biophilic design can complement your K&B design practice.
- Learn some quick and cost-effective tips to incorporating Biophilia in kitchen and bath spaces to see and feel its impact.
Featured Presenter
Susan Fefferman – Owner –Harmonious Surroundings
Susan Fefferman, owner of Harmonious Surroundings in San Diego, is an interior designer and feng shui practitioner since 2006. She has traveled to Ireland, China and within the US to study earth sciences with experts in the field. Her mission is to help others bring not only beauty and function to their new and remodeled spaces but also balance, tranquility and harmony to their surroundings. Susan has completed trainings in Healing Touch for Animals, the International Association of Color Consultants/Designers and she currently is a Site Consultant for ADU Resource Center, a California based Design/Build firm. Additional specialties include Educator/Workshop Leader.
Webinar Sponsor
Hettich
We create the perfect combination of intelligent technology, functionality, and design. It is with this claim that we develop and produce a variety of fittings for all sorts of different functions; including drawer box systems, slides, hinges as well as sliding and folding door systems. Because good furniture needs good solutions – for the home, working world and quality of life. Every day, over 6,700 members of staff take up the challenge of developing intelligent technology for furniture. The home of the family-owned business is in Kirchlengern, Germany.
