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ABSTRACT
With the rapid onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are remaining inside for long periods of time. Immediately upon the implementation of physical distancing measures, the biophilic draw for people to go to natural places became apparent, and in many locations, the mass movement of people to these spaces led to their closure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The opportunities for people to engage with restorative environments are now severely reduced. This piece will explore the need for more injections of nature throughout our cities, in the in-between spaces, to create a feeling of restoration and benefit health.
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Kaitlyn Gillis
Kaitlyn Gillis (BEng (Bldg), MSc (Arch), MSc (Env Psyc), LEED AP, WELL Faculty) is an Associate and Wellbeing and Sustainability Specialist with Stantec’s Sustainability and Buildings Performance team in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Kaitlyn uses her understanding of the the social and technical sides of complex problems facing both people and planet to produce innovative solutions for a wide range of projects. She has worked in both the consulting and non-profit sectors in Canada and United Kingdom, and has presented and published on topics related biophilic design, health and wellbeing, and environmental psychology.