Legacy & Hope: Advancing Biophilic Principles

Serenbe’s design is based around Biophilia - the idea that humans have an innate tendency to seek connections with nature - and in the final episode of season 1, Steve Nygren talks about finding his purpose in building this utopia for his grandchildren and all the residents that have chosen to spend their lives here. The biophilic principles are meant to provide personal wellbeing, community engagement, national security and global balance. Those 12 principles are: Land Use, Education, Food Systems, Economic Development, Tax Base, Transportation, Energy, Structures, Waste Management, Community Engagement, Green Infrastructure and Water.Questions AnsweredWhat is Biophilia?What are the Biophilic Principles and why are they important at every level of development and government?What is the mission of the Biophilic Institute?Why doesn’t Steve Nygren plan to build more “Serenbe’s?”What is the future of Serenbe?People + Organizations MentionedRodale InstituteSerenbe DevelopmentSteve CoverThe Grand StrategyTerrapin Bright GreenTim BeatleyBill BrowningBiophilia at ScaleBiophilic CitiesChattahoochee NOWMark “Puck” MyklebyNygren PlacemakingRiverlands ProjectThe 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.