Proseries: Courses by CLARB
Course 3 of 3 in the ProSeries: Summer Learning Lineup
Learn how biophilic design supports the physical, psychological and social well-being of public spaces. We’ll explore how site furnishings — seating, shelters and planters — align with biophilic design principles to enhance public spaces. Learn how natural materials, organic forms and integrated greenery promote community health, safety and well-being. Understand how to specify materials and forms that reduce environmental stress, enhance safety through spatial clarity and natural surveillance, and promote equitable access to restorative outdoor environments.
Through real-world examples, you’ll gain strategies for creating restorative environments that reduce stress, encourage interaction and support sustainability, transforming urban spaces into vibrant, nature-connected places.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the historical context and foundational concepts of biophilic design.
- Identify and explain core biophilic design strategies relevant to public spaces.
- Analyze how site furnishings support biophilic design through materiality, form and integration.
- Evaluate how biophilic site elements contribute to human health, safety and well-being in the public realm.
Earning course credit
1 PDH, LA CES/HSW
The window to complete the CE requirements closed on September 11, 2026. Please check the calendar for future opportunities.
The CLARB team aims to send certificates of completion by email within 3-4 weeks of the course presentation date. CE credit should appear in your CLARB Record within that same timeframe.
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CLARB's exclusive continuing education series designed to advance your commitment to protecting public health, safety and well-being (HSW). As the organization dedicated to designing and promoting landscape architectural standards
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