Biophilic Design: improving our connection to nature, improving the buildings we live and work in

The ILGBC invites you to a fascinating lecture with Oliver Heath.

Oliver Heath is one of the world’s leading authorities in biophilic design and its benefits to health and wellbeing.

 An industry recognised expert in the field of sustainable architecture and interior design; Oliver is frequent contributor to the likes of The Guardian, The Sunday Times and House Beautiful, whilst also spending much of his time lecturing to leading architects across the world on Wellbeing and Biophilic Design.

Oliver Heath explores the emerging science and style of Biophilic Design; discussing new research that demonstrates how strengthening the human connection with nature we can improve the many spaces we live and work in. These improvements can help to reduce stress and aid recuperation to improve mental and physical health plus cognitive performance. In doing so Biophilic Design can improve the health & wellbeing of many of the most important spaces in our lives spaces be it education, healthcare hospitality, the workplace environments.

In the seminar he will explain what Biophilic Design is, how to apply it to buildings at a variety of costs, plus demonstrate how to build a business case to support its implementation. Along the way there are a number of case studies and access to further information and thought leadership on the value of Biophilic Design.