For centuries, mankind has encroached on nature. This film explores the question - what if we reversed the equation and allowed nature to encroach on us?
Join young architecture aficionado Louisa Whitmore as she investigates the concept of biophilic design and its potential to re-connect us with nature. Louisa crosses Canada to meet with activists, architects and researchers who explain how this important movement can work to fulfill our biological human desire to be surrounded by the natural elements.
The biophilia movement is gaining popularity in other parts of the world due to the positive impacts on mental health, productivity and the urban climate. Our hope is that this film will shine the light on this path and encourage Canadians to get behind the movement.
The Muskoka Roastery contributes 1% of annual sales each year to a variety of organizations who share our commitment to sustainability and substantive change. For this film we made a donation to the Green Cities Foundation who, fittingly, work to design and build urban green spaces - to reduce the effects of climate change, to help people breathe and to improve the overall quality of life in Canadian cities.
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