Hope Rises on Its Current: Defining Biophilia with Liz Calabrese

As we kick off our season on Biophilia and how together we can build a Biophilic Movement, we first want to define its meaning. Joining us today is Liz Calabrese, an architect and leading educator of biophilic design. She co-authored "The Practice of Biophilic Design" with Dr. Stephen Kellert and has been an integral figure for over 30 years, working closely with many of the key players who popularized the term and concept of "biophilia" and does extensive work on projects seeking the Living Building Challenge and WELL Building Certifications. In this episode, Liz leads us through the history of the term and shares how its definition and practice has involved both philosophical circles and the building industry. She shares beautiful quotes by those considered to be the founders of the movement, and talks about what the future holds for biophilia. Other People + Organizations MentionedBill Browning Terrapin Bright Green John Todd Steven PeckThe Biophilic Institute Biophilic Cities Biophilic Leadership Summit Jon Hudson BrandCultureBiophilia Poster ExhibitionDr. Phillip Tabb Florence Williams Jennifer Walsh The Biophilia HypothesisRoger Ulrich Judith Heerwagen Living Building Challenge 14 Patterns of Biophilic DesignBiophilic CitiesTim Beatley WELL Building Standard Amanda Sturgeon Dennis Creech Southface Kendeda FundEkvn-Yefolecv The new book, Start In Your Own Backyard, is out and available for ordering.  Step off the treadmill of life and book a stay at the Inn at Serenbe. Use code Serenbe Stories when you book online or over the phone and receive 10% off your stay!Learn more about Serenbe and see our Events Calendar. Order your copy of Start In Your Own Backyard: Transforming Where You Live with Radical Common Sense by Serenbe founder Steve Nygren.