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​What does it take to design places that enhance wellbeing? ... we return to Nature. 

Living Structures - The Architecture for Life

Synopsis

This documentary film provides a thought-provoking narrative questioning the current state of our built environment, challenging the status quo to consider how we need to include the structures of Nature to create places of belonging. Human beings are intrinsically connected and linked to visible and non-visible geometric forms and patterns in Nature – the living structures.
In order to create healthy living environments in our cities and buildings, we need to include the principles of connecting to place, of belonging, of attachment to the natural world – biophilia – our innate connection to Nature.

Featuring & Created by 

Dr Phillip B. Roös

Meet Dr. Phillip B. Roös - a seasoned practitioner whose vast expertise spans across diverse fields including writing, art, architecture, design, and philosophy. He is deeply passionate about promoting ecological awareness and delving into humanity's intricate connection to nature. Dr. Roös is the visionary behind Roös Atelier Fiji - a collaborative space that provides professionals and students with an avenue to learn, explore, and practice biophilic art, architecture, and wellbeing. Presently, he serves as the Lead Advisor and Principal Director at Dr. Phillip Barend Roös Pte Limited (Fiji) and holds an Honorary Professorship in Architecture.

Nature's design... triggers a sense of enquiry in me to find a better way to live, to change our worldview.

Dedication

This film is dedicated to Christoper Alexander, the father of pattern languages, who has profoundly impacted my worldview. 
I am forever grateful to the great thinkers that have substantial influenced my design thinking and philosophy of life:
Christopher Alexander
John Tillman Lyle
Ian McHarg
Edward O. Wilson
Ken Wilber
                                                
- Dr Phillip B. Roös

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