As conversations on biophilia and implementing biophilic concepts into metropolitan infrastructure begin, what does the overall vision of this future entail for the environment?
Liz Calabrese is an architect and expert in biophilic design, having spent decades working and researching the concept. Kicking off their fourth season in which they dive deep into biophilia, the Serenbe Stories podcast spoke with Calabrese on the movement surrounding it and ways it will impact the building industry.
“If we look at the principles, one of the principles is that biophilic design, if used appropriately fosters a repeated and sustained engagement with nature,” she explains. “And that can be done directly, indirectly or through space and place.”
During the conversation, Calabrese notes that many people have become aware of their lack of access to the outdoors and fresh air, having spent most of their days working inside energy-efficient buildings.
“Biophilia brings us back to basics in a sense,” she says.
Calabrese visited Serenbe recently as a judge for the Biophilia Poster Competition. Artists from 167 countries submitted art 3500 posters designs, which were featured in an open-air exhibit staged in the community. A second open-air exhibit for the posters will be on display in The Shed at the Ponce City Market until Nov. 5.
Listen to the Serenbe Stories podcast with Liz Calabrese.
