In this episode, Mona El Khafif, an Associate Professor of Architecture, explains biophilic design, which refers to the integration of nature into urban and architectural spaces. Through her work on the Biophilic Region Exhibition and her emphasis on the role of educational collaboration, she highlights the importance of shaping architecture and learning for an environmentally conscious future, even here in Charlottesville.
The Future of Urban Spaces through Biophilic Design
From walking around Grounds to shaping cities, Professor El Khafif shares her insights on designing spaces that reconnect humans with nature through her own work, a theme shaping the future of living in the world.
Biophilia is the idea that our buildings, cities, and landscapes should coexist with nature, further expanding our connection to nature rather than separating from it.
