Biophilia is the innate human attraction to the processes of life. – Erich Fromm
Fall 2020: BIOPHILIC NET-POSITIVE DESIGN CONVERSATIONS: Exploring "Living Lab" collaborations in research, teaching & practice
Friday, October 2: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT _ ONLINE FORMAT
SESSION 1: BIOPHILIC DESIGN FOUNDATIONS: Net-Positive Design Intersections
Facilitator: Genell Ebbini
GUEST EXPERTs: Sonja Bochart AND Bill BrowninG
Guest Panel: Richard Graves and Lauren Mandell
OVERVIEW _ Session #1
This session explores the foundations of Biophilic Design and its potential intersections with Net-Positive and Regenerative Design strategies and metrics across design disciplines and scales. Discussion of emerging goals and concepts for a "Biophilic Living Lab" at the University of Minnesota.
- Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
- Biophilic Design Foundations (Net-Positive Intersections): Informal Presentations by Sonja Bochart and Bill Browning
- Panel Discussion: Conversation with Other Guest Experts: Richard Graves and Lauren Mandel
- Participant Discussion: Strategic Questions & Intersections
- Summary & Conclusions
ZOOM LINK _ Session #1
Fall 2020 _ Zoom Link
Zoom link for all sessions: Please contact Mary Guzowski, Professor, School of Architecture, University of Minnesota
Email: [email protected]
PREPARATORY READINGS _ Session #1
- Terrapin Bright Green,15 Patterns of Biophilic Design Quick Reference Sheet
- Terrapin Bright Green [Blog] Biomimicry versus Biophilia: What's the Difference? https://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/blog/2017/02/biomimicry-versus-biophilia/
- Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes: https://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/applying-biophilic-design-going-beyond-health-wellness-12846271
FRIDAY, October 16: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. cdt _ ONLINE FORMAT
SESSION 2: NET-POSITIVE & REGENERATIVE DESIGN FOUNDATIONS: Biophilic Design Intersections
Facilitators: Richard Graves and abimbola asojo
Guest Expert: richard graves
Guest Panel: Sonja Bochart, Bill Browning, and Lauren Mandell
OVERVIEW _ Session #2
This session explores the foundations of Net-Positive and Regenerative Design and its potential intersections with Biophilic Design strategies and metrics across design disciplines and scales. Further consideration of emerging goals and concepts for a "Biophilic Living Lab" at the University of Minnesota.
- Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
- Net-Positive & Regenerative Design Foundations (Biophilic Intersections): Informal Presentation by Richard Graves
- Panel Discussion: Conversation with other Guest Experts: Sonja Bochart, Bill Browning, and Landscape Architecture Expert
- Participant Discussion: Strategic Questions & Intersections
- Summary & Conclusions
Detailed Session #2 Outline: Net-Positive Foundations: Biophilic Intersections
ZOOM LINK _ Session #2
Fall 2020 _ Zoom Link
Zoom link for all sessions: Please contact Mary Guzowski, Professor, School of Architecture, University of Minnesota
Email: [email protected]
PREPARATORY READING _ Session #2
- Graves, Richard; Keeler, Bonnie; Hamann, Maike; Kutschke, Elizabeth; and Nootenboom, Chris. "A Social Ecological Approach to Architecture and Planning," Grand Challenge Grant Report. University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. 2018.
- Pamela Mang and Bill Reed, “The Nature of Positive,” Building Research & Information, Volume 43, 2014 – Issue 1: Net-Zero and Net-Positive Design.
- Richard Graves, "Paradox of Metrics," Ecologies Design, Routledge, 2020, 34-43.
FRIday, October 30: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. cdt _ ONLINE FORMAT
SESSION 3: RESILIENT & REGENERATIVE LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOUNDATIONS: Biophilic & Net-Positive Design Intersections
Facilitators: Joe Favour and Jessica Rossi-Mastracci
Guest Expert: Lauren Mandell
Guest Panel: Sonja Bochart, Bill Browning, and Richard Graves
OVERVIEW _ Session #3
This session explores the foundations of Landscape Architecture and Regenerative Design and its potential intersections with Biophilic and Net-Positive Design strategies and metrics. Clarification of goals and concepts for a "Biophilic Living Lab" at the University of Minnesota.
- Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
- Lanscape Architecture & Regenerative Design Foundations (Biophilic & Net-Positive Intersections): Informal Presentation by Lauren Mandel
- Panel Discussion: Conversation with Other Guest Experts: Sonja Bochart, Bill Browning, and Richard Graves
- Participant Discussion: Strategic Questions & Intersections
- Summary & Conclusions
ZOOM LINK _ Session #3
Fall 2020 _ Zoom Link
Zoom link for all sessions: Please contact Mary Guzowski, Professor, School of Architecture, University of Minnesota
Email: [email protected]
PREPARATORY READINGS _ Session #3
US General Services Administration, Site Commissioning White Paper, Public Buildings Service, Office of the Chief Architect, July 2017.
Resilient Design Institute, The Resilient Design Principles, Brattleboro, Vermont (https://www.resilientdesign.org/about/).
FRIday, November 13: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. CST _ ONLINE FORMAT
SESSION 4: STRATEGIC INTERSECTIONS: Biophilic, Net-Positive, Resilient, & Regenerative Design
Facilitators: genell ebinni and mary guzowski
Guest Panel: Sonja Bochart, Bill Browning, Richard Graves, and LAUREN MANDELl
OVERVIEW _ Session #4
This session explores the lessons from Sessions 1-3 and potential intersections between Biophilic, Net-Positive, and Regenerative Design strategies and metrics across design disciplines and scales. Discussion of "Biophilic Living Lab Design Workshop" goals, outcomes, and framework for Spring 2021 workshop (online or in-person to be determined).
- Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
- Summary from Sessions 1-3: Strategic Intersections
- Panel Discussion: Conversation with Guests: Sonja Bochart, Bill Browning, Richard Graves, Lauren Mandel
- Participant Discussion: Strategic Questions & Intersections
- Summary & Conclusions: Next Steps for Spring 2021 “Biophilic Living Lab Workshop”
ZOOM LINK _ Session #4
Fall 2020 _ Zoom Link
Zoom link for all sessions: Please contact Mary Guzowski, Professor, School of Architecture, University of Minnesota
Email: [email protected]