This week, we’re diving into the psychology of biophilic design - why we find it so appealing, the evolutionary basis for preferring certain landscapes to others, and the reasons we fear certain natural elements like snakes and spiders. We also chat about the social experiences we find in nature, like camping with friends and sharing stories around a fire, and the ways in which climate change complicates our relationship with the natural world. Our guest is Dr. Judith Heerwagen, a psychologist who specializes in the behavioral, social, and health impacts of buildings. Dr. Heerwagen has worked extensively on the psychology of biophilic design and is the co-editor of Biophilic Design: the Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life which won the 2009 Publishers Award in architecture and urban planning. She is also the recipient of 2014 Design for Humanity Award from the American Society of Interior Designers. Show NotesAbout Dr. Judith HeerwagenBiophilic Design: the Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life by Judith Heerwagen, Martin Mador, and Stephen R. KellertBuilding Biophilia: Connecting People to Nature in Building Design by By Judith Heerwagen, Ph.D., and Betty Hase, IIDA, ASIDBiophilic Design and Climate Change: Performance Parameters for Health by Julie Africa, Judith Heerwagen, Vivian Loftness, and Catherine Ryan Balagtas, Frontiers In Built EnvironmentBiophilia by Edward O. WilsonSociobiology: The New Synthesis by Edward O. WilsonNature Inside: A biophilic design guide by William D. Browning and Catherine O. Ryan‘Savanna Preference,’ Universal Principles of Design: 125 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions, and Teach through Design by William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, and Jill ButlerKey Words: Biophilic Design, Biophilia, Climate Change, Evolutionary Psychology, Psychology, Environment, Climate, Health and Wellness, Habitat, Nature, Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

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