Biophilic Design: The Secret to Smarter, Healthier Schools? With Katie Becker - Ep 49

How can the design of our schools transform the way students learn and teachers thrive? In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, Joe Menchefski sits down with Katie Becker from JLG Architects to explore the powerful impact of biophilic design in K-12 education. Katie shares eye-opening insights on how connecting people to nature through design isn’t just a trend—it’s a game-changer for wellness and learning. But is it really as costly and complex as some believe? And what does the future hold for our educational spaces? Tune in to discover how the schools of tomorrow are being built today, one natural element at a time.More about Katie:https://jlgarchitects.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebecker1/ Katie Becker, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Assoc. – JLG ArchitectsKatie Becker is an architect and K12 Planner at JLG Architects in Minneapolis, MN. She has spent the last decade leading the design, research, and implementation of best practices in education design for JLG’s K12 studio. Becker works with districts to create progressive improvement in learning environments, enhanced student opportunities, and sustainable design for future facility resiliency. Katie currently serves on the regional board for the A4LE Midwest Great Lakes region.CONTACT:Katie Becker, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Assoc.JLG Architects710 S 2nd Street, 8th FloorMinneapolis, MN [email protected] To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd