Holistic is a word that is being applied to many industries, ranging from yoga retreats to healthcare, and now to Architecture and Design. It is the belief that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and everything is interconnected. Thinking holistically about design, means considering the mental, physical and emotional impact of the design on the user as well as the environmental and global impact on the planet. This course explores global programs that help foster holistic thinking as well as projects that exhibit this thinking. Holistic Architecture and Design is complex, multifaceted and achievable, going beyond form and function to improve wellness for individuals, society and the planet.