Residential Design: Comfort, Versatility, and Greenery at the Heart of Innovation
Interview with Maria Acrivoulis of Studio Acrivoulis In the ever-evolving world of residential design, the balance between aesthetics and functionality is crucial. Today, we are delighted to present an exclusive interview with Maria Acrivoulis, a prominent architect at Studio Acrivoulis, who shares her experience and creative solutions adopted in her projects. Maria highlights the importance […]
Biophilia: an evolutionary adaptation that concerns all human beings.
We all love to walk in the green countryside, in a wood, across a meadow full of flowers, or in a park in the city rich in biodiversity and well cared for. Our evolutionary memory reminds us that green is synonymous with life. We know that where there is life, there is usually water and […]
Spazi esterni evoluti: soluzioni e servizi integrati per i tuoi spazi outdoor su misura
Un nuovo valore per gli spazi outdoor In un’epoca in cui la qualità dell’abitare si misura anche dalla fruibilità degli ambienti esterni, il progetto degli spazi outdoor assume un valore centrale. Terrazzi, cortili, giardini e rooftop non sono più aree marginali, ma diventano parte integrante dell’architettura contemporanea, contribuendo al benessere, alla funzionalità e al valore estetico degli […]
Transforming schools with biophilic design: where education and nature meet
The Italian pedagogue and teacher Loris Malaguzzi argued that the educational process was based on three fundamental educators: the teachers, the peers, and the school environment, which he called the “THIRD EDUCATOR.” Malaguzzi emphasized the importance of the physical environment, highlighting how the quality of spaces directly influences the quality of learning. According to his […]
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A WORLD IN A ROOM Marco Morello con Valentina Pepe Our Smart Vertical Garden VP-EASY in a new article about Biophilic Design. Designing the spaces to make them as similar as possible to an elsewhere free from cement, giving the furniture those touches of relief in a green key.
A “Sustainable” Lifetsyle In Harmony With Our Innate Biophilia
In today’s ever-changing world, with environmental concerns on the rise and the impact of our lifestyle choices becoming increasingly apparent, the need to live ‘sustainably’ has become more urgent than ever. The word sustainability comes from the Latin verb “sustĭneo , sustinēre”, which means to resist, to last, but also to support, to sustain, to […]
THE VITAMIN ‘N’ (N = NATURE): THE NATURAL HEALTH SERVICE
Let’s begin our journey into the world of “Vitamin N” – where N doesn’t stand for “Nothing,” but for “Nature”! Imagine receiving a prescription from your doctor, not for a pill or medication, but to spend time outdoors, surrounded by the beauty of the natural world. This is the natural healthcare service: treatments that nourish […]
H₂O: AN ANCESTRAL PASSION
Where there is no water there can be no life. Leonardo da Vinci already knew this very well, to whom the phrase “Water is the driving force of Nature” is attributed. These words reflect the importance that Leonardo attributed to water as an essential and dynamic element present in the natural world. We know […]
Biophilic Design: Bringing Nature into Our Homes
In our last episode, we explore the world of Biophilic Design with expert Bettina Bolton. Together with Alessandra Parolini, an architect passionate about sustainable design, we discover how to apply the principles of biophilia in a simple and accessible way. From the use of natural light to the choice of materials, this practical guide offers […]
Biodiversity – Why and How to Safeguard it
Recently, the term “biodiversity” has become more common in everyday language and is a central theme in discussions on the environment and sustainability. The concept of biodiversity was formally introduced by the American biologist Edward O. Wilson, the inventor of the concept of “sociobiology,” one of the founding fathers of the “biophilia hypothesis,” and modern […]