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.