Salutogenic Design & Consulting Group
A selected list of educational seminars, lectures, and trainings by salutotgenic design expert Stephanie Brick, presented across professional and industry venues include:
STEPHANIE BRICK, SME, RA, WELL AP, LEED GA
U.S. Federal Government
◆ Organizer and welcoming address, Salutogenic Design Symposium, U.S. Federal Government [multi-agency]:
Led inaugural symposium to foster inter-agency community and share innovative facility strategies across the DoD
◆ Presenter, HORIZONS Conference, Executive Branch
◆ Invited talk [multiple], Johnson Space Center, NASA:
The critical importance of salutogenic design to support longterm space exploration and human habitation on the moon and Mars
◆ Presenter, KINETICS Conference (virtual), Department of Defense
◆ Training, Wellness Ambassadors group, Department of Defense
◆ Invited presenter, Workforce Support Activities Directorate Expo Day, Executive Branch
◆ Workshop, RAVENFORGE, Department of Defense
◆ 3-part Lunch & Learn lecture series, Facilities division, Executive Branch
◆ Invited presenter, PMR, Department of Defense
◆ Lunch & Learn online seminar, Department of Defense
Industry / Community
◆ Presenter, Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA), UC SD & the Salk Institute
◆ Presenter [multiple], American Institute of Architects (AIA) ArchEx East Conference, Richmond VA
◆ Presenter, DesignDC, Washington DC
◆ Guest, AIA Podcast, Washington DC
◆ Panelist, Penn State Alumni Career Day, State College PA
If you or your organization is interested in an expert seminar on salutogenic and biophilic design, project consulting, or team training please email directly here. For an overview of salutogenic design, please visit the Concepts page.
GLOBAL SPEAKING EVENTS & EXPERIENCE
Led by licensed architect and subject matter expert (SME) Stephanie Brick, one of the top authorities in the defense sector on how to build workforce resiliency through the design of space, Salutogenic Design & Consulting Group provides educational lectures, executive briefings, trainings for facility architects, team workshops, and design consulting on how to improve workforce well-being using effective salutogenic design solutions. These solutions are applicable across commercial, corporate, healthcare, educational, etc. organizations and buildings -- additionally, we specialize in high-stress/highly disconnected work environments, federal facilities, and the defense sector.
Featured projects: The Department of Defense's first green walls, first living walls, first virtual windows, and first room dedicated to service members' mental rejuvenation and restoration using salutogenic design strategies, in the history of the organization
Feedback from leadership and building occupants on salutogenic design initiatives and installed pilot projects led by expert Stephanie Brick:
TESTIMONIALS
"I have worked in these buildings for 11.5 years, and this is the #1 facilities/ environmental improvement over that time period that makes a difference to my day."
“It makes our environment seem less clinical and sterile, which makes me more comfortable being tethered to our buildings for an 80 hour work week. I can't take my work outside, but you can bring the outside to me! It also elevates my thinking away from ‘grey/beige’ thinking."
"Spaces without natural light and living things feels like a cell block. The value in adding these elements is keeping people from wanting to ‘escape’. I am more motivated to come in happy, dress more professionally, and enjoy my work environment with these aspects in play… It makes you feel healthier and in turn keeps you healthier. High Value!”
"It is a very small financial investment to send the message that leadership cares about the people - their psychological and emotional well-being and environment. It may seem trivial on the surface, but in my view it's one of the most impactful things the Agency has done to send that message."
"Helps to feel more connected to the outside world, even more important for a restricted environment like ours. It also makes the building feel more modern, and in keeping with new trends for facilities, contributes to creating environments that offer rejuvenation spaces allowing greater capacity for intellectual creativity and problem-solving."
"I feel like it moves us closer to some of the more modern architectural designs that private tech companies can offer, which in some small way can make the buildings and agency feel like a 'cool, hip' place to work. As a newer employee, I value having those kinds of modern things. I think it also conveys from the agency that they care about our general well-being, which is a nice feeling to have."
"It makes the building more attractive. People naturally associate attractive, well-kept buildings with competent, important, and prestigious work. So a more attractive building will help with recruiting employees and getting visiting partners and policymakers to trust in our analysis.”
Principles and concepts alone rarely drive change. Change requires demonstrated success, expertise communicating the need for innovative solutions to stakeholders, and providing effective tools and resources to train staff (or the experience to provide design services directly).
Salutogenic Design & Consulting Group's mission is to improve workforce well-being through architectural solutions, and we liberally share knowledge and resources in pursuit of that mission. To make the principles of salutogenic design more actionable for organizations, we created the SPACE Framework — a practical guide that translates evidence-based design strategies into clear steps leaders can use to support health, performance, and engagement in the workplace:
S - Sensory:
Prioritize multi-sensory environments that balance visual, auditory, tactile, and spatial cues
P - Purpose:
Design that reinforces organizational mission and personal meaning
A - Access:
Equal access to biophilic features and restorative spaces
C - Clarity:
Spaces should be intuitive, navigable, and easy to understand
E - Experience:
Every aspect of the environment is designed to promote well-being and peak human performance
Interested in exploring how the SPACE framework applies to your organization? We are glad to share a short briefing tailored to your workplace. It’s a chance to identify quick wins and long-term opportunities for supporting well-being and performance. Email us here for more information.
THE SPACE FRAMEWORK
If you or your organization is interested in an expert seminar on salutogenic and biophilic design, project consulting, or team training please email directly here. For an overview of salutogenic design, please visit the Concepts page.
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