The webinar, which occurs at noon CST on Friday, November 12, will offer biophilic principals and case studies.
Burnout is a major issue facing healthcare organizations– the pandemic has put undue stress on healthcare workers, who already hold a high-stress job. Design looks at how to ease some of that burden and stress, and biophilic design is one major strategy. Biophilic design connects people with nature, something that is not as easy to do in sterile healthcare environments as it is in an office space or commercial building. Jocelyn will discuss how biophilic design can reduce stress and anxiety for healthcare workers across various environments. She also authored a white paper about biophilia in healthcare environments.
Some of our notable healthcare projects that incorporate biophilia are:
- West Park Healthcare Centre: Therapeutic courtyards, sensory gardens, fitness trails, large terraces and expansive views are meant to be a key part of the rehab process for patients.
- Texas Children’s Hospital: The Woodlands: This pediatric space integrates residential neighborhoods, nature trails and parks within a wooded environment to bring nature to all.
- University of Kansas Hospital Strawberry Hill Behavioral Health Hospital: A former government office building was transformed into a flexible inpatient behavioral health hospital with an atrium filled with green walls and plant life.
