“Refuge is the idea that if people or animals or living beings are protected at the back and slightly overhead, they will feel more protected. It is the reason why animals live in caves. The next principle is prospect which is access to views. Back in the day, humans were drawn to prospect because they could see predators coming. It provides a sense of safety. If you combine refuge (protection around and above you) and prospect (with views) you get a space that is very comforting to people”.
-Becca Dobosh
Becca Dobosh, IIDA/LEED/WELL AP Associate Interior Designer SERA Architects
Overview
Mile Long Trace speaks with Becca Dobosh about how she has woven the principles of biophilia into hospitality design.
Guest Summary
Becca Dobosh has over 16 years of experience in the interior design industry, with a focus on and passion for sustainability. For the past thirteen years she has been an integral part of SERA’s Hospitality Studio, which focuses on custom packages for branded hotels in complex, urban environments. Her approach to incorporating sustainability into projects is deeply immersed in biophilic design with an emphasis on creating healthy interior spaces that are grounded in occupant engagement through compelling storytelling. By creating spaces that strengthen the symbiotic relationship between humans and our environment, Becca designs for long-term resiliency and wellbeing. She is a LEED & WELL AP, and Associate Interior Designer at SERA Architects.
In this episode we discuss:
What biophilic design is and how to apply it to a project
What lead Becca to learning more about biophilic design
How she has applied the principles of biophilic design to a urban hospitality project
Pertinent resources referenced in the episode:
14 Patterns of Biophilic Design
SERA Architects Biophilic Hotel
Curious to know the rest of the details from our conversation, listen to the full episode to find out.
Till next time keep designing yawl.
Credit
Photo provided by Becca Dobosh
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