It is increasingly well documented that biophilic elements such as live plants in buildings have measurable benefits on productivity, emotional wellbeing, stress reduction, and improved learning and healing. Learn how to take advantage of mankind’s inherent biophilia and enhance the health and productivity of your building.
Natura is a certified trainer through Green Plants for Green Buildings—an approved provider of continuing education in the US and across Canada recognized by AIA, IDCEC, IDC, IIDA, CIDQ, ASID, BOMI, ASLA, USGBS, SHRM, and their Canadian counterparts. Keep your professional credentials current with a GPGB Registered Trainer presentation.
Length: 60 minutes
Credits: 1.0 learning unit
Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) Credit? Yes
Program Overview:
A study of interior landscape’s impact on human-centered design: This session will present the most relevant and compelling findings on the environmental impact of plants on people’s physical, psychological and behavioral needs within the built environment.
Length: 60 minutes
Credits: 1.0 Learning Credit
Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) Credit? Yes
Program Overview:
A study of interior landscape’s impact on human-centered design: This session will present the most relevant and compelling findings on the environmental impact of plants on people’s physical, psychological and behavioral needs within the built environment.
Length: 60 minutes
Credits: 1.0 learning unit
Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) Credit? Yes
Program Overview:
Participants will gain knowledge regarding the differences present in various green roof (also known as vegetated roof) systems and how those systems are appropriate for differing needs. Instruction will be given for best practices and use.
Length: 60 minutes
Credits: 1.0 learning unit
Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) Credit? Yes
Program Overview:
This one-hour program enables participants to gain an understanding of the use of different living wall systems both indoors and out, and in various climates.
Length: 60 minutes
Credits: 1.0 learning unit
Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) Credit? Yes
Program Overview:
Attendees will gain the knowledge of how biophilic design affects human well-being and productivity. The three categories of biophilic design are identified and moss walls are discussed in detail as an affordable way of incorporating biophilic design into interior environments.
Length: 60 minutes
Credits: 1.0 learning unit
Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) Credit? Yes
Program Overview:
This program examines the economic argument in favor of biophilic design using case studies from five sectors; workplaces, healthcare, education, retail, and built communities. Research from neuroscience and endocrinology show the crucial role that experiencing nature has for our physiological wellbeing.
Length: 60 minutes
Credits: 1.0 learning unit
Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) Credit? Yes
Program Overview:
This program examines the positive affects biophilic design has on human behavior including well-being and productivity. The connection between biophilic design and healthy buildings is established and the leading economic benefits of healthy buildings are identified. The three categories of biophilic design are identified. Fitwel, WELL Building Standard and Living Building Challenge are leading building standards involved with the movement to build wellness into buildings.