SFRT: The Psychology of Human Health and the Built Environment

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The presentation will begin promptly at 12:00 PM and conclude at 1:00 PM. 

This course explores how biophilic design supports cognitive, physiological, and psychological well-being, drawing on research from environmental psychology and health sciences. It examines how Daylight, fresh air, views, and physical connection to nature Influence mood, performance, and overall occupant experience. The role of folding, sliding, and swing door systems is examined as architectural wall systems that support biophilic strategies through openness, flexibility, and indoor–outdoor continuity, contributing to healthier residential and commercial environments.

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the concept of biophilic design and its relation to cognitive, physiological, and psychological well-being.
2. Assess the impact of mood on well-being and the ways in which biophilic design can influence mood.
3. Analyze the role door systems play in biophilic design and their impact on well-being.
4. Evaluate a case study as it relates to door systems and biophilic design.

1.0 LU | HSW

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