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Two New Biophilic Design Case Studies
| We’ve released two new biophilic design case studies: Östra Psychiatry Hospital in Sweden and the Parkroyal on Pickering hotel & spa in Singapore. — Read More
Biophilia in an Abiotic Environment
| While humans have reached nearly every corner of the surface of this planet, there are still inhospitable places where, without the slow process of evolutionary adaptation, we explore only as visitors aided by advances in technology. The ice-locked continent of Antarctica is one such place. — Read More
News
14 Patterns Goes Multilingual
| Terrapin is please to announce the release of two new language editions of our cornerstone whitepaper: 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design. The Publication will now be available in Spanish, French, and Hebrew. — Read More
Recap: Terrapin at Greenbuild 2017
| Catie Ryan will join Amanda Sturgeon and Julia Africa for an interactive session on biophilic design research tools and technology at the 2017 Greenbuild Conference. — Read More
Greenbuild Biophilic Design Interactive: Additional Resources
| As we wrap up Greenbuild preparations, we’re faced with one question: What do we do with all of the gathered information that just didn’t make the cut? Well folks, here it is – additional resources exploring the many design and biophilic research applications emerging from advancements in consumer technologies. — Read More
Technology and Environmentalism in the 21st Century
| Technological advances are changing the way we interact with the world around us. Can we utilize these technologies to promote environmental responsibility, personal health, and a re-engagement with the greater community? — Read More
Bill to Speak at Facade Tectonics Forum: NYC
| Bill Browning will attend the Facade Tectonic Forum for a panel discussion about the links between indoor environment and health. — Read More
Project Profiles
Human Spaces 2.0: Biophilic Design in Hospitality
| Terrapin collaborated with Interface and Gensler on a series of preliminary studies. See the findings in Human Spaces 2.0: Biophilic Design in Hospitality. — Read More
Bill to Present Keynote at World Design Summit
| Bill Browning will be an Industry Keynote speaker at the Congress of the World Design Summit in Montreal, Canada. — Read More
Terrapin’s Summer Reading List
| As summer gets into full swing, we’ve shared Terrapin’s Summer Reading list. It includes titles ranging from neuroscience to National Parks, and everything in between. — Read More
Forest Bathing and the Larger Implications of Accessible Nature
| The practice of therapeutic “forest bathing” popular in Asia and increasingly in the US supports health, wellbeing and meaningful contact with nature. Providing this access to nature has wide ranging implications for the health of the population and resilience in the face of climate change. — Read More
Bill to Speak at HD Expo 2017
| Bill heads to Las Vegas for HD Expo 2017 to talk about Terrapin’s research in biophilic design in hospitality. — Read More
Terrapin at Living Future unConference 2017
| It’s that time of year again! The Living Future unConference by the International Living Future Institute is just around the corner. The progressive green building and sustainability conference will run from May 17th to May 19th in Seattle, Oregon. In line with this year’s theme of Genius + Courage, the lineup includes heavy-hitting keynote speakers […] — Read More
Bill to Speak at BD West 2017
| Bill Browning will be speaking about biophilic design and hospitality at this year’s BD West Conference and Expo in Los Angeles. — Read More
Contributions
Video: Biophilic Design in New York City
| Bill Browning was interviewed for a news clip looking at biophilic design in New York City and how it leads to better health and wellbeing in the workplace. — Read More
Biomimicry versus Biophilia: What’s the Difference?
| Biomimicry and biophilia are frequently confused in the sustainability world. Learn the difference between these two important concepts and take the quiz to test your knowledge! — Read More
Advancing Sustainability at the Williams Lake Resort Community
| Terrapin developed a comprehensive report that helped the development team understand which specific sustainability strategies and goals are critical to create the premier environmentally progressive development in the Hudson Valley and New York. — Read More
Biophilic Design Precedents: Three Perspectives on Evidence & Ideation
| In an effort to expedite the broad adoption of biophilic design, I’ve been exploring ways to build evidence and communicate success of industry-relevant biophilic design precedents. These are early thoughts on how we might go about filling knowledge gaps, proving the intuitively obvious, and establishing emotional connections to the built environment. — Read More
Bill Browning quoted in Hospitality Design Magazine
| The December 2016 issue of Hospitality Design magazine features Biophilic Design and quotes Terrapin partner Bill Browning. — Read More
Online Course on Biophilia by ASID and Terrapin
| Co-developed by ASID and Terrapin Bright Green, this online course on biophilia applies the 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design to interior design. Take the course today! — Read More
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