Author: Italian Academy of Biophilia - AIB
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IL SOLE 24 ORE: Green homes, roadmap at risk - 15 thousand specialized professionals missing
In IL SOLE 24 ORE, the article dedicated to the new University Master's in Health Design and ESG for Real Estate, promoted by the University of Chieti-Pescara "G. d'Annunzio" in partnership with the Green Building Council Italia, the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine and the Italian Academy of Biophilia. An innovative course that integrates health, sustainability and design,...
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VERONA NETWORK: 290 thousand euros for new high biodiversity park
The "Nogarole Biodiversity Hub" project, conceived by Studio GreeNForest in collaboration with the Italian Academy of Biophilia, will be born in the heart of an industrial area in the province of Verona. Funded by Fondazione Cariverona's Natural Capital call and co-financed by Zalando and Air Dolomiti, the project promotes reforestation, green and blue infrastructure, and educational paths for the community....
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ADNKRONOS: Lombardy's technical professions sign "Back to Nature" manifesto
On ADNKRONOS, news of the signing of the "Back to Nature" Manifesto by Lombardy's Professional Orders and Colleges, which took place during an event sponsored by the Milan Chamber of Commerce and the Order of Engineers, with scientific input from the Italian Academy of Biophilia. The Manifesto recognizes Biophilia as an operating principle to guide the growth of the territory,...
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IWBI: Investing in Health Pays Back (2nd Edition)
International WELL Building Institute's (IWBI) new global report integrates scientific evidence, economic analysis and case studies to show how health generates value in buildings and organizations. Included among the contributions is "Reborn in Green - Why Biophilia Can Make Us Happy" from the book Reborn in Green (Giunti, 2025) by Rita...
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INGENIUS: Sunscreens - how to cope with the heat without depriving yourself of natural light
On InGENIO, a new article produced with scientific input from the Italian Academy of Biophilia and in collaboration with our Technical Partner Griesser Italia. The text delves into the role of natural light as a requirement for indoor health, from a One Health perspective, highlighting how biophilic screens modulate light and shade to promote psychophysical balance and...
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EVOLUTION: Biophilia as a key to future cities and communities
In issue 12 of Animaimpresa's Evolution magazine, Rita White, President Italian Academy of Biophilia, explores Biophilia as a regenerative principle and strategy for transforming cities, organizations and communities. The article delves into the scientific value of connecting with nature and its practical applications-from "Nature Prescriptions" to Biophilic Design to the international movement...
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GAZZETTA DEL MEZZOGIORNO: With greener cities crime in crisis
In the Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, in the Environment and Health column by Alessandro Miani, vice president of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, the Bosco Rosso project, promoted by the Algaxia® Association, the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine and AIB, is discussed. An initiative that transforms degraded areas into regenerative and safe parks dedicated to the prevention of violence against women. The contribution highlights...
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THE FLORICULTURIST: The Greenest to Beautify and Regenerate
In the July-August 2025 issue of The Floriculturist, a contribution by Nicola Mammarella, AIB Scientific Committee Member, delves into the role of greenery as a protective factor for mental and physical health, highlighting the benefits of plants, gardens and biophilic spaces on stress, mood and social cohesion. An invitation to recognize the therapeutic value...
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Introductory Course in Biophilia, Biophilic Design and Environmental Psychology
NEW -LIVE Introductory Course: Biophilia, Biophilic Design and Environmental Psychology With Dr. Rita White This course introduces the technical and scientific principles of Biophilia, Biophilic Design and Environmental Psychology, with the possibility of direct dialogue with the lecturer and discussion on real cases. Date: December 13, 2025Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mode: Live online on Zoom...
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INFOBUILD: Biophilia and architecture - The AIB interview
On Infobuild, an interview with Rita White, President of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, by Claudia Capperucci. A contribution that presents Biophilic Design as an applied science and systems approach, illustrating fundamental criteria, areas of intervention and case studies, with a commentary by Vice President Daniele Guglielmino on the role of Biophilia as a design responsibility.