CEUs
1 AIA HSW credit and 1 GBCI
Cost
$10 – AIA Members
$25 – Non-Members
Location
Hyde Park Lumber
Program Overview
Most architects have heard about biophilic design and agree with the concept of bringing the outdoors inside. However, very few designers take purposeful steps to incorporate it into their plans. Designers may assume that biophilic design is expensive or high maintenance, reserved for only those high-end projects. One may assume that bringing nature inside is complicated and requires customization. An architect may assume that some projects don’t warrant biophilia, like a warehouse.
In this one-hour course, we’ll address those assumptions that hold architects back. We’ll introduce a wood-alternative product that mimics nature and delivers that positive human response. You’ll see numerous design ideas and applications that exemplify economical and low maintenance solutions for any project type.
At the end of the course, we think you’ll agree that biophilic design is obtainable for any project and every occupant.
Learning Objectives
Define the concept of biophilic design including the human response to nature. Elaborate on the misconceptions of biophilia that may hold designers back.
Describe the psychological, economical, and environmental benefits of biophilic design.
Explain how building products that mimic nature can elicit the same human response as natural materials.
As an example, discuss alternative-wood products and their use in biophilic design. List the benefits of this tree-free solution that looks and performs like wood, is economical, and low maintenance.
Identify the numerous design solutions and applications for these alternative-wood products.
Continuing Education Details
Course Number: MMBiophilic
Instructional Delivery Method: Live
AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 8/31/2025
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Beginner
Advance Learner Preparation: None
AIA CES Provider Statement
Modern Mill is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10009174. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.