The Influence Of Colour & Sound On Biophilic Design

In the built environment, biophilic design responds to the human need to connect with nature. It is the theory, science and practice of creating buildings inspired by nature, with the aim to continue the individual’s connection with nature in the environments in which we live and work every day.

In today’s contemporary built environment, people are increasingly isolated from the beneficial experience of natural systems and processes. Yet it is often natural settings that people find particularly appealing and aesthetically pleasing.

Using colour, texture and acoustics, we can mimic these natural environments to create interior spaces that are imbued with positive emotional experiences. It is often the case that we don’t take enough time to immerse ourselves in nature or appreciate the living systems that exist everywhere around us, making it vital for us to incorporate nature into our day-to-day environments.

In this session of CPD Live, titled ‘The Influence of Colour & Sound on Biophilic Design’, we examine all of the above and more. Our speakers will explore the origins of the concept, point to successful examples of it in action, and outline the ways to incorporate it into your own work.

Learning Outcomes 

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:

•   Define the term ‘Biophilic Design’
•   Outline the importance of acoustics in this context
•   Identify the various strategies that specifiers can take to incorporate Biophilic Design concept into their work
•   Identify successful example of Biophilic Design in the built environment

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Speakers 

Louisa Moran – State Manager NSW, Woven Image

Louisa has over 20 years of experience in sales, design and marketing within the Design Industry, she brings an invaluable depth of knowledge. She is a sales leader, developing and managing successful sales teams with a focus on building strong relationships with clients. Louisa has a passion for collaborating in the creation of innovative environments with human centric solutions, with a particular focus on providing considered acoustic comfort within our built forms.

Frank De Mendonca – National Specification Manager, CSR

Frank is an ambitious, entrepreneurial and passionate senior sales professional with extensive experience in sales team management and business-to-business key account development, both national and international. He carries expertise in and intimate knowledge of, commercial specification, merchant and export markets. With a decade of experience specifically in the acoustic industry, Frank carries expert knowledge and extensive insights in all things related to acoustic design.

Rebecca Yeo – Principal, Interior Design Lead, Billard Leece Partnership 

As an experienced Interior Designer, Rebecca has worked across workplace, community, and health environments. As the interior design lead on globally recognised and award-winning projects, she has worked with clients in both the public and private sectors, from large social infrastructure projects to smaller bespoke heritage fit outs. With 17 years in the Health and Research sector, Rebecca is passionate about achieving the optimum outcome within the interiors of buildings for all occupants and the role that design plays in shaping and enhancing the human experience.

Maria Briganti, Creative Director, AIM

Maria approaches each project with the same commitment: to leave an indelible mark on the visitor. She believes that spaces have the power to inspire, educate, and connect on a profound level, and this belief is what drives her work.

With 25 years of experience as an interior architect, Maria’s journey has been one of constant innovation and exploration. She has honed her craft in the realm of experience design, pushing boundaries to create spaces that do more than just function; she curates journeys to tell stories, evoke emotions, and engage all the senses. Her work goes beyond aesthetics; it taps into the profound field of neuro-architecture, harnessing the power of spatial design to impact human emotions and behaviours.

A multi-award winning designer fuelled by boundless creativity, relentless curiosity, and a deep understanding of the psychology of space, Maria thrives in the realm of the extraordinary. Each project she undertakes is a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of design and create something truly unique.

She has extensive experience working within the commercial, retail, health, hospitality and museum sector including Frost Collective, where she was a creative director for 10 years and many of Australia’s leading cultural institutions including the Powerhouse Museum, Australian War memorial, Historic Houses Trust and National Museum of Australia.

Maria has also been a long standing casual academic working UTS in the Interior and Spatial Design Faculty for over 10 years, during which time she was called upon to share her extensive knowledge of the design process and skilled mentoring abilities and helping students to thrive under her guardianship.

At the AIM Maria brings together all her fields of expertise to craft environments that are transformative, unique and unforgettable.