Tags: Wellbeing
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THE FLORICULTURE: Green and Autism.
On The Floriculturist, Nicole Mamone, Psychologist and Founding Member of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, delves into the role of greenery and Biophilic Design in supporting the well-being of people on the autism spectrum. Scents, colors, lights and plant textures become tools for sensory regulation and inclusion, transforming schools, homes and gardens into therapeutic and welcoming environments.
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THE FLORICULTURE: Green and child development
In the March-April 2025 issue of Il Floricultore, Prof. Francesco Ferrini (Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Italian Academy of Biophilia) explores the key role of green spaces in child development. From immune health to attention regulation to social skills, urban greenery is an educational and health priority for the next generation.
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OK HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Plants to purify the air.
In OK Health and Wellness magazine, journalist Fiammetta Bonazzi explored the role of indoor plants in promoting wellness, with input from the Italian Academy of Biophilia. Integrating greenery into indoor spaces is not just an aesthetic choice, but a wellness strategy based on Biophilia. Indoor plants help reduce the...
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THE FLORICULTURIST: Effects of climate change on medicinal and aromatic flora.
On Il Floricultore, Prof. Marcello Iriti, Member of the Scientific Committee of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, analyzes how climate change affects the composition of medicinal and aromatic plants. Environmental stresses alter the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, with possible repercussions on human health and food safety, as yet little explored.
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THE FLORICULTURE: Indoor green comfort
Indoor plants are not only an aesthetic element, but a valuable resource for air quality, psychophysical well-being and productivity in work and home environments. In the January-February 2025 issue of Il Floricultore, Prof. Alessandro Miani, vice president of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, explores the role of plants in creating...
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FORTUNE HEALTH: Plants elixir of wellbeing
Fortune Health presents research from the Italian Academy of Biophilia (AIB), which highlights the importance of connecting with nature for wellbeing. Italians spend 90 percent of their time indoors; according to AIB, integrating plants and natural light into environments can improve productivity in offices by 11 percent, reduce stress by 37 percent, and...
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TG5: AIB alert on indoor weather and impact on well-being
On both editions of TG5, Prima Pagina and 8 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2024, there was a discussion of the excessive amount of time Italians spend indoors, up to 22 hours a day. The Italian Academy of Biophilia presented research showing that incorporating natural elements into work, school, and hospital environments can improve...
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ANSA: Italians spend 22 hrs indoors, weighs on health
This ANSA article reveals that Italians spend about 22 hours a day indoors, negatively affecting mental and physical health. The Italian Academy of Biophilia points out that 90 percent of the time is spent in homes, offices and schools, highlighting the importance of integrating natural elements into indoor spaces to improve productivity and well-being,...
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THE 24 HOUR SOLE: 22 hours a day in offices, schools and homes
The article in Il Sole 24 Ore highlights how Italians spend 90 percent of their time indoors, about 22 hours a day. The Italian Academy of Biophilia highlighted the benefits of integrating natural elements into work and school spaces, such as plants, natural light and ventilation. These interventions improve worker productivity by up to...
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THE DESIGN REPUBLIC: The House that Heals
On La Repubblica Design, an interview with Rita White (Rita White), president of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, who delves into how to transform domestic spaces to mitigate the negative effects of urban living on mental and physical well-being. The contribution proposes practical strategies for integrating natural elements into the home-such as plants, light, and natural materials-with the aim...