A three-day immersive programme for practitioners exploring how human–nature relationships shape design, perception, and experience.
This is not a typical course.
The Biophilia Camp is an intensive, place-based learning experience that combines biophilic design theory, field observation, and collaborative design practice.
Working directly with the forests, meadows, and mountain landscapes of South Tyrol, participants explore how qualities such as reverence, attention, and connection can inform the way we design and build.
If you missed it, check out the Biophilia Camp 2026 Information Session here: https://youtu.be/Tqw75k89LEA
This programme is designed for:
It combines:
It is not a retreat, but a structured learning environment where experience is continuously translated into professional practice.
Over three days, participants will:
The programme moves between:
Biophilia Camp 2026 is returning this May, hosted at the serene Kloster Neustift, nestled in South Tyrol’s vineyard-covered hills. This camp invites biophilic designers, thinkers, architects, climate and sustainability consultants (mixed experience levels).
| Day | Focus | Sessions & Activities |
| Day 1 | Foundations and Orientation | Morning
Arrival, welcome, programme introduction. Overview of biophilia (Wilson, Kellert), Living Building Challenge. (Outdoor Practice): |
| Day 2 | Deepening and Design Application | Morning
(Field + Input): |
| Day 3 | Integration and Professional Practice | Morning: Integrating biophilic design into practice: • analytical and experiential approaches • digital tools and embodied perception • communicating experiential qualities Creative + Reflective Work: Translating insights into frameworks. Design Studio Finalisation: Preparation of team proposals. Presentations & Feedback: Team presentations and peer review. Closing Session: Synthesis of learning and next steps. |
Participants will:
The programme is based on a simple principle:
Biophilic design is not only understood conceptually—it is learned through direct experience and reflection.
For this reason, the camp combines:
This integrated approach reflects established biophilic design principles, including the importance of repeated, multi-sensory engagement with nature.
The Camp doesn’t just explore biophilic design – it offers practising sacred space-making — rooted in place, guided by presence, and fueled by spiritual connection to the living world.
This is your invitation to slow down, reconnect, and remember what design is truly for.
The camp takes place in South Tyrol, in a setting that includes:
The diversity of landscapes allows participants to work with contrasting spatial conditions and understand how these influence perception and experience.
Watch a short video of the monastery and its breathtaking setting.
This programme is particularly relevant for:
Both emerging and experienced practitioners are welcome.
The programme includes parallel sessions to accommodate different levels of familiarity.
As the built environment increasingly addresses climate and ecological challenges, there is a growing need to also address the quality of human–nature relationships.
Biophilic design offers a framework for this—but its application requires more than technical knowledge.
It requires:
This programme is designed to support that shift.
| Accommodation Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room (single occupancy) | €1,700 |
| Single room | €1,500 |
| Double room (shared occupancy) | €1,400 |
| LF Member — Double room (single occupancy) | €1,600 |
| LF Member — Single room | €1,400 |
| LF Member — Double room (shared occupancy) | €1,300 |
| Accommodation Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room (single occupancy) | €1,850 |
| Single room | €1,650 |
| Double room (shared occupancy) | €1,550 |
| LF Member — Double room (single occupancy) | €1,750 |
| LF Member — Single room | €1,550 |
| LF Member — Double room (shared occupancy) | €1,450 |
All fees include 3 nights accommodation, full board meals, and participation in all talks and activities.
Meal Times – Breakfast between 7:30 – 9:00 am, lunch at 12:00 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm. The kitchen offers vegetarian and meat-based dishes, and is committed to meeting specific dietary requirements.
Rooms and Amenities – Single rooms have an internal staircase. Each room has a private bathroom, towels, and a hairdryer. There are no radios or televisions in the rooms, and there is no room service. Rooms are available from 1:00 pm on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 9:00 am on the day of departure. Out of respect for all guests, please maintain an appropriate noise level starting at 10:00 pm.
Parking – Free parking is available for guests.
In case of cancellation for personal reasons of the participant, the following refunds are provided:
The organisation (LFE) reserves the right to cancel the event should one or more of the following apply:
In the event of cancellation, the organisation will promptly inform the participant via email, and full refund of paid fees will be provided.
