Biophilic Design - The Benefits of Timber

Overview

This presentation explores the principles of Biophilic Design and the role of timber in creating healthier, more productive, and sustainable built environments. It examines how connecting people with nature through design can improve wellbeing, workplace satisfaction, and occupant outcomes. The presentation also highlights the environmental benefits of responsibly sourced Timber from Sustainably managed forests, current industry research, and real-world project case studies of commercial workplace environments demonstrating successful biophilic design applications and it's impact on the improvements to personal Health and Wellbeing of users.

NSCA Competency

This presentation aligns with the National Standard of Competency for Architects (2021), including:

• Understand the principles of project planning. PC3

• Understand the whole-life carbon implications of procurement methods. PC10

• Formulate and refine concept design options, including three-dimensional form and spatial quality. PC18

• Draw on knowledge from building sciences and technology. PC18

• Identify, analyse, and integrate information relevant to environmental sustainability. PC31

• Investigate, coordinate, and integrate sustainable environmental systems. PC33

• Understand how the integration of materials and systems impacts design outcomes. PC39

• Understand processes for selecting materials, finishes, fittings, components, and systems. PC45