Category: Review
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INNESTS: Stories of Sustainability
On INNESTS, an article chronicling the personal and professional journey of Rita White (Rita White), President of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, inspired by the figure of her grandfather, a collaborator of Adriano and Roberto Olivetti. The contribution narrates the evolution of a cultural and civic vision passed down through the generations, now translated into the commitment to promote the relationship between beings...
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IL SOLE 24 ORE: Homes, 'sustainable' buildings get more
In IL Sole 24 Ore, an in-depth article dedicated to the participation of the Italian Academy of Biophilia as Scientific Partner in RECHARGE - WELL Summit organized by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in Milan. During the event, AIB President Rita White (Rita White), participated as a panelist in the Corporate Track, presenting evidence on the role of natural elements in...
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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.
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TELEPACE: The Interview - Rita White
On Telepace, an episode devoted to the concept of Biophilia, understood as an innate and ancestral bond between human beings and nature. Rita White (Rita White), environmental psychologist and President of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, delves into the role of this connection in physical and mental health, highlighting the urgency of recognizing and nurturing our relationship with the environment...
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PAMBIANCO DESIGN: Biophilic design teaches how to live but also how to design together with nature
Biophilic Design promotes the integration of natural elements into urban spaces to improve individual wellbeing and combat climate change. It reduces the use of artificial elements, favoring that of sustainable materials, demonstrating significant benefits for both human health and the environment.
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TELEAMBIENTE: Biophilia, when being in touch with nature helps to heal
On TELEAMBIENTE, the program World Report hosted a talk by Rita White (Rita White), President of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, to explore the meaning of Biophilia and its therapeutic potential. The report discussed how contact with nature can contribute to well-being and healing, including in the clinical setting, emphasizing the importance...
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STRISCIA LA NOTICE: "Environment Ciovani" and the numbers of green in the city.
Christian, 13, tells us about the 3-30-300 rule. Each figure indicates the relationship each of us should have with plants and parks in an urban space to improve the quality of life. Christian explains the importance of having accessible and well-distributed green spaces in the urban environment.
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RAINEWS: Green homes, the environmental psychologist
Biophilic Design in the home reduces energy consumption through natural ventilation, efficient thermal materials, and optimization of natural light. It also aids in psychophysical regeneration, reducing stress and improving personal energy efficiency, thus contributing to significant environment-personal energy savings.