In this Episode, Lynae Wood shares the concepts of Biophilic design and how that can improve our mental health. Health requires a truly holistic approach and this is a great example of how using approaches alternative to pharmaceuticals can be incredibly effective.

Discussion points:

1. What Biophilic Design is and how it's used in Architecture and commercial design for health and wellness.

2. Some of the positive mental and even physical effects of this type of design and why it's becoming an important topic within the design community.

3. How Biophilic design can specifically improve our mental health.

4. How the listeners can affect small changes in their own home with some of these biophilic principles.

Some literature regarding Biophilic design:

- Roger Ulrich, 1984 - Nature View from Hospital Room

- Enhancing Cognitive Performance and Physiological Benefit in Workspaces Through Patterns of Biophilic Design: A Restorative Approach

- A Review of Psychological Literature on the Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Biophilic Design

- Human-centred health-care environments: a new framework for biophilic design

Guest Intro:

Lynae Wood is an multi-award winning interior designer who draws on her background in environmental science to incorporate colors and textures found in nature to bring a sense of balance to a room. That perspective, combined with her unique style and personality creates a little magic, leaving you with a home you love to live in. Lynae believes that our homes can tell the story of who we are and that a thoughtfully designed space can bring a sense of wellness to those that reside there.Lynae Wood, Redefine Designs Co.www.RedefineDesignsCo.com