Built Environment and the Mind’s Health
Whether consciously stated or unconsciously perceived, the relationship between the spaces we inhabit and their impact on our mind’s health is undeniable. Our response is calibrated to a series of external material arrangements that fundamentally affect our human experience. The recent pandemic only brought to the collective attention how the quality of the built environment in being able to functionally operate at a psychological level. A growing body of literature on this theme bears witness to its increasing relevance to our day-to-day life. This class will explore this foundational topic of timeless relevance.
Faculty Bio
Pierluigi Serraino is a practicing architect and educator. He is the author of many books on architecture, including TASCHEN's Modernism Rediscovered. His latest book is The Modern Garden: The Outdoor Architecture of Mid-century America (Rizzoli, 2024).
This is a Livestreamed + Recorded Course
- Classes will stream live on the scheduled day and time
- Classes will also be video recorded
- You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and ends on Wednesday, Oct. 23
- Classes meet for 6 weeks, 1.5 hours per session (10:30–noon)
- Videos will post on Fridays in Member Dashboards
- All course materials, including videos, will remain available to view and enjoy through Dec. 31
Member Praise for Pierluigi Serraino
Pierluigi is a wonderful instructor--I always learn something new from him, as well as something to think about. He always opens my eyes.
Course materials, organization, Pierluigi's deep knowledge of the specific area and ability to fit it into larger context of regional traditions and international design trends, and receptivity to participant questions & observations ... all great! Highly recommend!
Faculty Q&A
- Read an interview with Pierluigi Serraino from our archive.