WHAT WE DO.
The Italian Academy of Biophilia AIB) operates in an integrated manner in the fields of Biophilia, Biophilic Design, and Environmental Psychology, adopting an interdisciplinary approach. AIB's activities range from training to scientific research, from consulting to dissemination, with the aim of promoting a deep and conscious connection between humans and nature.
Research
In close collaboration with universities and the scientific community, we develop interdisciplinary studies aimed at understanding, evaluating, and measuring the deep connection between humans and the environment. Our research is based on internationally recognized and constantly evolving methodologies and constructs, such as connection with nature, perceived regenerativity, perceived stress, and other psychological and environmental indicators. Through our research, we aim to evaluate and amplify the positive impact of Biophilia, biophilic design, and the built environment on individual and social well-being, contributing on the one hand to the advancement of scientific knowledge and on the other to the concrete improvement of quality of life.
Education
We believe in the transformative value of education and training. That is why AIB offers training programs for professionals, businesses, and students from various disciplines. The training courses are based on solid, multidisciplinary scientific foundations and are designed to provide applicable knowledge and skills that are useful for integrating the principles of Biophilia, Biophilic Design, and Environmental Psychology into professional practice and everyday life.
Consulting
AIB offers its technical and scientific expertise to institutions, companies, and professionals, supporting them in the design and development of spaces, materials, products, and objects consistent with the principles of Biophilia, Biophilic Design, and Environmental Psychology. From the conception phase to implementation, we operate with an integrated approach, capable of addressing complex problems and developing innovative solutions focused on people's well-being and the quality of their experience in living and working environments.
Dissemination
Through scientific outreach activities, educational campaigns, events, and publications, AIB promotes awareness of the essential link between humans and nature.
Our goal is to spread knowledge, stimulate reflection, and inspire individuals and communities to adopt practices and lifestyles that strengthen this connection, recognizing its value for individual and collective well-being.
"AIB Approved" MARK
The "AIB Approved" mark is a recognition of excellence and reliability in the field of Biophilia. It identifies initiatives, products, and services that demonstrate genuine consistency with biophilic principles and a concrete commitment to promoting well-being through connection with nature. Awarded by the Italian Academy of Biophilia, the mark is a clear and recognizable signal for citizens, professionals, and stakeholders in choosing entities that focus on the relationship between humans and the natural world as an essential dimension of quality of life. The process of awarding the mark is based on a careful assessment aimed at verifying alignment with the principles of Biophilia their conscious application. The recognition values approaches capable of translating these principles into experiences, spaces, and solutions oriented towards people's well-being. Awarding the "AIB Approved" mark means recognizing and supporting those who contribute in a concrete way to strengthening the connection between humans and nature as a fundamental element of individual and collective well-being.