Features
So Sweet / And So Cold: Sensation, Perception, and Hedonic Response
| “When the sun is warm on my face and the breeze is cool, I know it is good to be alive.” — 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
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
News
Bill to Speak at CitiesAlive Conference 2017
| Bill will speak at Monday afternoon’s opening plenary to honor Stephen Kellert and will also lead a workshop at CitiesAlive 2017. — 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
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
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
Project Profiles
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
Bill to Speak at BDNY Conference
| Bill will be speaking at Boutique Design New York, a trade fair and conference focused on hospitality design. — Read More
Mystery: More Than Meets the Eye
| Applying the Mystery pattern to spaces can create a user experience ripe with intrigue and creativity that enhances other biophilic interventions. — Read More
Visions from the (Bioinspired) Future
| A snapshot of the future of bioinspired technology including eight recent technology additions to our Tapping Into Nature infographic! — Read More
Studying the Allure of Biophilia in Cities
| A look at walking behavior and user experience of workers in urban environments to understand the attraction to nature and biophilia in cities. — Read More
A Decade of Impact: Reflecting on Terrapin’s Ten Years
| Our partners, Bill Browning, Bob Fox, and Chris Garvin, each reflect on Terrapin’s last ten years and where they see the firm going in the next decade. — Read More
Terrapin to Present at the 2016 BOMA Conference
| Jonce Walker from our team will be presenting with Joe Zazzera, CEO of Plant Solutions, in the session “Human Wellbeing: The WELL Building Standard and the Economic Case for Nature-Based Design” at the 2016 Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International Conference in Washington DC. — Read More
Quotes
Bill Interviewed by Sleeper Magazine
| Our partner Bill Browning was recently interviewed about biophilia in hospitality design by Sleeper Magazine, a publication for global hotel design. — Read More
Decoding the 2015 Terrapin Holiday Card
| Terrapin had a great 2015! Explore our holiday card full of hidden hints to what we were up to this past year! — Read More
Contributions
Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli: Give Yourself a Break!
| A look at the science behind visual comfort and productivity through non-rhythmic sensory stimuli. — Read More
The Economics of Biophilia RELAUNCHED
| Terrapin is excited to re-issue The Economics of Biophilia, with new biophilic projects and a note from co-authors Bill Browning and Catie Ryan. — Read More
Join Us for the EPA’s Latest Webcasts on Water
| Terrapin is leading the newest installment of the EPA’s Faster, Cheaper, Greener Webcast Series. The series examines new water-centric strategies, designs, and technologies inspired by nature—solutions that mitigate risk, reduce costs, improve health, and support the development of a regenerative and resilient society. Read more about the webcasts here. The first session “Ecological Built Environments” was held on October […] — Read More
Bill and Chris S. at Greenbuild — Recap
| The Terrapin team spent a week in Washington, DC at this year’s Greenbuild. The annual USGBC conference brings together thousands of passionate sustainability professionals and opportunities to hear about innovative new projects and ideas. Terrapin was thrilled to have two team members, Bill and Chris S., presenting this year. One of the highlights from the opening […] — Read More
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