Category: Review
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RAI RADIO 1: Italy Live.
Most of us live in cities and spend 90% of our time indoors. Contact with urban nature, both green and blue, can mitigate psychological disorders, restore cognitive functions, regulate emotions and improve the quality of our relationships. It decreases stress and prevents thoughts of rumination,...
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THE DESIGN REPUBLIC: The House that Heals
In an article published in La Repubblica Design, Rita Trombin, AIB President, delves into how to transform domestic spaces to mitigate the negative effects of urban living on mental and physical well-being. The article offers a number of practical strategies for integrating nature into our homes, such as the use of plants, natural light, and natural materials, to create environments...
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LIFEGATE: Electric Boat Show - Sustainable Boating
LifeGate reports on the Electric Boat Show, an event dedicated to sustainable boating and sponsored by the Italian Academy of Biophilia (AIB). During the conference, AIB President explored the role of Biophilia and the innate human need to connect with water. He discussed how "biophilic travel," which blends a love of nature with exploration of the world,...
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LIVE GREEN: Indulging our love of nature.
Rita Trombin, president of AIB, was interviewed by journalist Anna Magli for Viva il Verde. In the article, she explores how biophilia-the innate love of nature-can improve human well-being and how to integrate natural elements into urban and domestic spaces. The interview simply recounts the basics of the areas of...
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RAI NEWS: Green Homes and Wellness
In this article we explore how houses designed according to biophilic principles not only improve mental and physical well-being but also generate significant economic benefits. The integration of natural elements into living spaces can increase productivity, reduce stress and improve quality of life. The article delves into how "green" homes, thanks to Biophilic Design elements,...
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INNESTS: Stories of Sustainability
In an exciting article published in INNESTI: Stories of Sustainability, the President of AIB shares his personal and professional journey, inspired by his grandfather's career alongside Adriano Olivetti and his son Roberto. This journey was not just a career in business, but a true ethos and way of life, passed down...
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IL SOLE 24 ORE: Homes, 'sustainable' buildings get more
AIB participated as a Scientific Partner in RECHARGE, the WELL Summit of IWBI (International Well Building Institute) in Milan. AIB President, Rita Trombin participated as a panelist on the Corporate Track. At this event we delved into the great power of nature on well-being. For decades, scientific research has shown that natural environments and those...
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FORTUNE HEALTH: Nature in the City, the Digital Twin
"Digital Twins" and immersive technologies can support Biophilia in urban and digital spaces. Nature promotes wellbeing, but urbanization and time spent in digital environments increase its disconnection. Digital Twins replicate natural ecosystems and integrate biophilic elements into buildings, improving wellbeing and productivity. Virtual reality...
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RAI Radio 1: The Coffee of Radio1
Recognizing our innate need to connect with nature and address eco-anxiety through education, community action and social support can truly make a difference in our daily lives. All listeners are encouraged to seek ways to connect with their environment, participate in local initiatives or simply spend more time outdoors. Every little...
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AMICA: The color of sounds
Different "colored noises" have specific impacts on wellbeing. White noise, for example, can mask environmental disturbances, while brown and green noise improve self-control and memory, respectively. This paper demonstrates the potential of personalized sounds to enrich the quality of life in home and work environments.