| 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
| 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 discusses his own experience with natural ventilation systems, and Professor Alan Short’s timely new book, The Recovery of Natural Environments in Architecture. This work is very encouraging as it will not only lower energy costs and improve ventilation, it also offers a new level of resilience when conventional systems fail. — Read More
| 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 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
| 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
| 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
| This post explores the public health benefits of green infrastructure and uses the Gowanus neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as an example of how this type of infrastructure can be implemented to benefit communities. During a site visit to Gowanus, three sites were identified to examine the opportunities to develop green infrastructure where people live, work, and play. — Read More
| 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
| Terrapin has collaborated with Interface on a series of preliminary studies to bring clarity to biophilic design trends in hospitality, to assess the impact of biophilic design elements, and to formulate an approach for further testing. — Read More
| We’ve released two new biophilic design case studies on Greenacre Park in New York and Glumac’s Shanghai office which targets Living Building Certification. — Read More
| Bill Browning and Chris Garvin had great sessions at Greenbuild 2016 about biophilic design and the sharing economy. Read more about their sessions and the team’s impressions of Greenbuild overall. — Read More
| Applying the Mystery pattern to spaces can create a user experience ripe with intrigue and creativity that enhances other biophilic interventions. — Read More
| Using the 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design research as a framework, Terrapin analyzed the Clif Bar project and identified interventions to support employee health and wellbeing. Clif Bar is likely the first food manufacturer to deliberately incorporate biophilic design into an industrial bakery. — Read More
| Terrapin will lead the session “Tapping into Nature: Driving Manufacturing Innovation with Biomimicry and Biophilic Design” at the Living Product Expo 2016. — Read More
| A closer look at the biophilic design pattern Presence of Water in overcoming common design challenges of water features in the built environment. — Read More