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What's Old is New Again — The Biophilic Workplace
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2016
What’s old is new again. As we become increasingly urban, living in zero-culture ecosystems, it has become necessary to re-discover nature in ways that were intuitive just a few generations ago. Daylight — yes please! Multi-directional views to the outside — yep! Visual diversity, texture, color, prospect, and refuge — of course! The biophilic workplace has become emblematic of this re-discovery effort by both designers and corporations — perhaps as a way to improve both occupant experience and productivity while also providing a counterpoint to how far afield we’ve wandered in the name of progress in shaping the places we work and live.
Join us for a lively discussion with practitioners on the leading edge of biophilic design. How can biophilic principles support a healthier, more resilient urban environment? What does a biophilic workplace look like? Does it really provide tangible benefits to productivity and the bottom line? What bioinspired innovative strategies and products are being developed? Come find out.
Sponsors: The Sustainability Practice Network & Pratt Institute School Architecture, Programs for Sustainable Planning + Development
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 6–8 PM
Location: Pratt Institute School of Architecture, Programs for Sustainable Planning + Development, 144 W. 14 St.
Moderator: Catie Ryan, Sr. Project Manager — Terrapin Bright Green
Speakers:
Narada Golden, Principal, YRG
Elizabeth Freeman Calabrese, Principal Architect, Calabrese Architects Inc.
Jonce Walker, Sr. Project Manager, Terrapin Bright Green