Tags: Environmental Psychology
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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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THE FLORICULTURIST: Environmental Psychology and Biophilia.
On The Floriculturist, Ottavia Damian, Psychologist and Founding Member of the Italian Academy of Biophilia, delves into the theoretical and applied foundations of Environmental Psychology, with a focus on the role of Biophilia in mental and collective health. The paper explores the person-environment link, the main psychological theories of regeneration, and the importance of Biophilic Design in contemporary contexts, as...
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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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Workspace analysis: a case study
This study explores the impact of environmental and biophilic elements in work spaces, focusing specifically on the food court of a well-known multinational company operating in the sporting goods industry. Through a detailed analysis, the project aims to understand how the work environment affects the psychological wellbeing and productivity of employees.
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Wellbeing concept for administrative offices
At the request of a real estate developer and end user, a project was developed that was oriented toward wellness, comfort, and healthiness in working environments. The project, which covers an area of 1900 square meters, integrates various construction and design disciplines to create an optimal environment for end users.
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Urban environments, emotions and spatial representations: an experimental study
The project explores the influence of environmental features on human cognitive and emotional aspects. In particular, it studies how urban, natural and mixed environments shape spatial representations and related emotions, with a focus on the regenerative effects of nature on cognitive abilities and spatial performance
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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.