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BU BUILDIN ING G HEA EALTH THY P Y PLAC ACES ES 2/24/17 Course Number: KATHERINE ROTH, , EI, LEED AP BD+C Graduate Mechanical Engineer | Energy Services Credit Designation: TLC ENGINEERING FOR ARCHITECTURE TLC Engineering for Architecture

LE LEARN RNING NG OBJECT CTIV IVES ES Explain the various organizations’ approaches to designing for wellness. Introduce to the Urban Land Institute’s Building Healthy Places toolkit. Discuss importance of healthy interior environments. Illustrate connections between the guidelines for wellness design. Courtesy:

ORG RGANI NIZATI TION ONS Academy of Neuroscience AIA Active Design and Architecture & Fit City USGBC LEED WELL certification and certification, LEED WELL APs, and WELL APs, and LEED Cx Cx ULI Building Healthy Places Courtesy:

UR URBAN N LA LAND ND INS NSTITUT UTE Courtesy: http://uli.org/research/centersinitiatives/building-healthy-places-initiative/

BUI UILD LDING NG HE HEALTHY HY PLA LACE CES TOOLK LKIT Courtesy: http://bhptoolkit.uli.org/

BUI UILD LDING NG HE HEALTHY HY PLA LACE CES TOOLK LKIT “ … no gates, no golf … ” “ … cycling is the new golfing … ” Courtesy: http://bhptoolkit.uli.org/

BUI UILD LDING NG HE HEALTHY HY PLA LACE CES TOOLK LKIT RECOMMENDATI TIONS Courtesy: http://bhptoolkit.uli.org/

CASE STUD CA UDY: : OAKLA LAND ND PARK RK UFI Oversees: Discovery Farm • Gardens • Community Garden • Farmers Market • Courtesy: http://ufi.us.org/programs/community-garden/

CASE STUD CA UDY: : OAKLA LAND ND PARK RK UFI partnership with city • 32 raised bed gardens • Year round availability • Garden chats • Courtesy: http://ufi.us.org/programs/community-garden/

CA CASE STUD UDY: : OAKLA LAND ND PARK RK Revenue streams: Food sales & tools • Leased garden space • Farmshare program • Training • Specialty crops • Community asset value: Apartment leaseout • Placemaking Courtesy: •

BUI UILD LDING NG HE HEALTHY HY PLA LACE CES TOOLK LKIT RECOMMENDATI TIONS Courtesy: http://bhptoolkit.uli.org/

BIOPHI HILI LIC C DE DESIGN Biophilia , “ the urge to affiliate with other forms of life ” - E.O.Wilson (1984) An attraction to all that is alive and vital. • windows to nature • fresh air • daylight • green spaces Courtesy:

BIOPHI HILI LIC C DE DESIGN Nature promotes positive emotions, psychological resilience and well-being. Research shows, pleasant environments stimulate opioid receptors, Courtesy: so that we feel a sense of pleasure.

IND NDOOR R AIR Q R QUA UALI LITY Courtesy:

AIR Q R QUA UALI LITY BENEFITS: • Increased productivity • Healthier occupants • Higher cognitive performance • Reduced absenteeism Courtesy: Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Program

IND NDOOR R AIR Q R QUA UALI LITY Y / BIOPHI HILIA LIA Biofiltration breaks down VOCs and cleans air, which allows lower ventilation rates, reducing costs. Nedlaw Living Walls Courtesy: www.naturaire.com

IND NDOOR R LI LIGHT HTING NG QUA UALI LITY Courtesy:

IND NDOOR R LI LIGHT HTING NG QUA UALI LITY Courtesy: https://www.wellcertified.com/

THR HREADS DS OF C CONT NTINU NUITY Courtesy:

THR HREADS DS OF C CONT NTINU NUITY Building design strategies: • Physical activity • Connectivity • Biophilia • Healthy food / gardening • Clean water Courtesy:

THA HANK NK YOU FO U FOR YO R YOUR UR ATTENT NTION ON! Course Number: Credit Designation: TLC Engineering for Architecture

Thank you for your attention! Katherine Roth EI, LEED AP BD+C katherine.roth@tlc-eng.com | 305.263.3889 TLC Engineering for Architecture www.tlc-engineers.com