Tracks: High Performance Buildings
This program examines the human wellbeing and productivity arguments in favor of incorporating biophilic or nature-based design elements into our buildings. Research from neuroscience and endocrinology show the crucial role that experiencing nature has for our physiological wellbeing and attendees will learn the compelling economic statistics related to human productivity when building occupants have access to nature, and gain an understanding of moss wall design considerations. Requiring no irrigation system and very low maintenance, these walls are an affordable introduction into the practice of boosting occupant productivity via biophilic design.