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Biomimicry, Bioutilization, Biomorphism: The Opportunities of Bioinspired Innovation
| How nature serves as a source of inspiration can vary, but bioinspired approaches have yielded useful, disruptive innovations and designs. — Read More
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Biophilia, Biomimicry & Trends in University Curricula
| Teachings in biophilia and biomimicry a growing trend in university curricula, evolving from one-off lectures to instructional courses and degree programs. — Read More
Bill to Speak at the Fraunhofer IAO’s “Future Forum 2015: Working Smarter – People, Rooms, and Technologies”
| Terrapin’s Bill Browning will be presenting at the Fraunhofer IAO’s “Zukunftsforum 2015” or “Future Forum 2015” on the 29th of January, 2015. Bill will be speaking about biophilic design in relation to this year’s theme, “Working Smarter – People, Rooms, and Technologies.” Biophilic design has proven health benefits such as improved concentration, reduced stress and enhanced […] — Read More
Terrapin Speaks at SXSW Eco 2014
| Terrapin will present on both biophilic design and ecological urban design at the 2014 SXSW Eco Conference in Austin, Texas. Bill Browning and Catie Ryan will be speaking on October 6-8 about the recently released paper on “14 Patterns of Biophilia“. On October 7, Terrapin’s own Chris Garvin and Chris Starkey will also conduct the workshop […] — Read More
Bill to Speak at “Grey to Green”
| Terrapin Partner Bill Browning will be a Keynote Speaker at the “Grey to Green” Conference in Toronto, ON, on August 25-26, 2014. — Read More
Bill Browning Speaks at Glumac Straight Talk Forum
| Terrapin’s Bill Browning will speak about the benefits of designing with biophilia at Glumac’s Straight Talk forum “Biophilia in the Built Environment.” — Read More
Economics of Biophilia Receives EDRA Award
| The Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) has recognized “The Economics of Biophilia”, published by Terrapin in 2012, as being “a contribution or achievement that advances the field of environmental design research through the generation of knowledge, public service, or professional practice, for coherent recognizable body of work or activities by an individual or group”. — Read More
Rick Fedrizzi Recognizes The Economics of Biophilia
| “The work that Terrapin Bright Green has done to make the business case for biophilia is one of the most important pieces of work of this decade.” — Read More
Project Profiles
150 Charles Street
| In Manhattan’s West Village, near Jane Jacobs’ loved Greenwich Village, 150 Charles Street is a multi-family residential building designed by COOKFOX. — Read More
Biophilia at Terrapin
| Biophilia, a concept first described by biologist E.O. Wilson, is humanity’s innate response to nature and connection to natural systems. — Read More
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
| Terrapin’s recommendations for the Hospital included improving the quality of environment and quality of care in every aspect of the organization. — Read More
The Evolution of Agrihoods
| Agrihoods, neighborhoods that incorporate food production into their design, have been getting more attention in the residential development world. In many cases, these projects are conventional sprawl with a tiny community garden or orchard. Whereas, in their truest form, agrihoods weave food production into the design and experiential fabric of their communities in much more […] — Read More
Complex Nature: Implications for Forests with the Rise of Mass Timber Construction
| What qualifies as “sustainable forestry” may depend on your point of view, but fundamentally a tree stand is not a forest. — Read More
Embracing the Ecological Perspective
| Understanding how cities are intricately interdependent on ecosystems allows us to make strategic design decisions for regenerative and healthful cities. — Read More
Hegeman Residence
| The Terrapin charrette allowed stakeholders to focus on occupant health, indoor environmental quality, and best practices to reduce tenants’ energy bills. — Read More
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