INTRODUCTION
This introductory course celebrates the connection between humans and nature, exploring how Biophilic Design can transform living, working, and living environments into more harmonious, regenerative, and healthy places. It is an invitation to integrate a love of nature into design and daily life, promoting biophilic spaces and lifestyles. A unique opportunity for architects, designers and professionals to learn more about the scientific value of Biophilia and its practical applications in creating spaces capable of improving well-being and quality of life.
The course is designed to be practical and immediately implementable. Already at the end of the classes you will be able to apply its technical and scientific basis in your personal and professional projects.
TEACHERS AND THEMES.
Dr. Rita White: The Technical and Scientific Basis of Biophilia, Biophilic Design and Environmental Psychology
With talks by Experts
Arch. Luca Iotti: The History of Biophilic Design in Italy
Arch. Alice Piovan: Case Studies of Biophilic Design
THE COURSE. INCLUDES
- Recorded video lessons (duration: 4 hours) with immediate access via the e-learning platform.
- Slides and technical and scientific materials for design, downloadable.
- Official certificate of attendance issued by the Italian Academy of Biophilia (AIB).
- Opportunity to pose questions to faculty via email.
- Content immediately applicable in personal life and professional practice.
- Supporting the activities of the Italian Academy of Biophilia (AIB) through membership.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the scientific basis of Biophilia, exploring its innate link to human well-being.
- Delve into the principles of Biophilic Design, with design strategies to create healthy, harmonious and regenerative environments.
- Analyze the impact of Environmental Psychology, with focus on the effects of the environment on emotions, cognitive functioning, and behavior.
- Examine case studies and practical applications of Biophilic Design in different contexts.
- Promote biophilic lifestyles by integrating nature into everyday life.
TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED
The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about and leverage the impact of nature for well-being and quality of life:
- Architects, landscape architects, interior designers, and agronomists who wish to integrate Biophilic Design into their projects.
- Engineers, surveyors and technicians engaged in the regeneration and optimization of built environments.
- Psychologists, educators and wellness practitioners interested in the impact of the environment on mental health, emotions and cognitive functioning.
- Passionate about design, nature, and quality of life, who want to bring Biophilia into their daily lives, personally or professionally.
WHY PARTICIPATE
- Unique training opportunity to learn the principles of Biophilic Design with a scientific evidence-based approach.
- Ability to take the course asynchronously, with unlimited access to the platform and materials.
- Immediately applicable content with concrete impact on work and quality of life.
TESTIMONIES
"Biophilic Design has transformed the way I think about spaces: the connection with nature is not just an inspiration, but a necessity ."- Emanuela, architect
"An enlightening course with a solid scientific basis and practical applications. Absolutely recommended " - Michele, architect
"The value of Biophilia in design is immense. This course has given me concrete tools to apply it in my work. " - Maria Chiara, floriculturist
"The content is top-notch: the recommended books, the recorded lectures, and the entire course structure were crucial to my learning. The teaching is clear, well organized and really effective. I hope new training opportunities will be offered soon - I will definitely be there!" - Claudia, interior designer
"A course that delves into a topic of great topicality and application value. The content is useful, stimulating and opens up very interesting design insights. I hope soon to be able to put them into practice. The real challenge today is to be able to get people outside the industry to understand the importance of this approach ."- Denise, architect
CONTRIBUTION AND REGISTRATION
💳 A €197 contribution to support AIB’s scientific and social outreach activities
🎁 Ability to give the course as agift by clicking on "Send as a gift" and adding a personalized message.
📩 F or information write to the AIB Secretariat: info@aibitalia.org