Biophilic Design Case Studies: SBRC and First Steps Count

8:00-9:00am AEST
22 May, 2026
Online
1 CPD Point

SBRC and First Steps Count won the Biophilic Design Awards Buildings category in 2024 and 2025 respectively. Both projects are in service to the community and have a deep sense of place, supported by the Biophilic Design principles employed. Join us to explore these incredible projects, including the Biophilic Design research, strategies, opportunities, challenges, and results.

Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC), Wollongong, NSW, Australia.

First Steps Count Child and Community Centre, Taree, NSW, Australia.

Speakers

Caroline Pidcock – Director, PIDCOCK

Dr Matthias Irger – National Head of Sustainability, Cox

Learning Level

This case study is appropriate for anyone. No prerequisite courses or knowledge are required; however, an understanding of regenerative design for the built environment may provide additional valuable context.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore two award-winning case studies where Biophilic Design was embedded as a key design strategy
2. Understand some of the challenges and opportunities of using this framework
3. Identify opportunities for application in your own practice

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