Lighting design: strategies and solutions for comfortable spaces
Lighting is a core element in the design of highly occupied spaces. In addition to defining the aesthetics of an environment, it directly affects the comfort, safety and well-being of the people who live there on a day-to-day basis. A proper lighting design allows to optimize the functionality of spaces, reducing energy use and creating atmospheres that
Erasmus Plus: An Opportunity for Quality Living
Erasmus Plus: an asset for the good living. European Funding and innovation: the key role of erasmus plus European funding represents an extraordinary opportunity to promote growth, innovation and social inclusion within the European Union. Through focused programs, the EU provides resources for supporting projects to improve infrastructure, education, employment and scientific research in its member countries. The most established
Colors and Well-being in Workplaces: Interview with Prof. Massimo Caiazzo
Color Design is Playing an Increasingly Central Role in Creating Healthy and Efficient Work Environments. To delve into this topic, MeM interviewed Prof. Massimo Caiazzo, President of IACC Italy (Italian Association of Color Consultants-Designers ETS), internationally known for his scientific approach and advanced color solutions. The interview focuses on the color rehabilitation intervention carried out at
The False Myths of Biophilic Design: Debunking Every Prejudice
We have created this article to provide designers with an effective tool to communicate better with their clients, especially the more skeptical ones, about Biophilic Design. Clearly explaining and debunking the myths surrounding this practice can make it easier to propose solutions that improve quality of life and well-being in residential, commercial, and workspaces. Let's start from the
Environmental Psychology and Biophilic Design in the HORECA Sector
The HORECA sector (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes) is constantly evolving, and as designers, it is essential to stay updated by applying the principles of environmental psychology. In a highly competitive market, offering great food or services is not enough: the environment in which customers experience their visit plays a crucial role. Environmental psychology and Biophilic design in
Environmental Psychology and Restorative Design: Interview with Rita Berto
Environmental Psychology and Restorative Design in Interior Space Design In interior space design, Environmental Psychology and Restorative Design play a crucial role in optimizing well-being and productivity for individuals. During the free webinar "What is Environmental Psychology?" scheduled for Wednesday, September 18 at 6:00 PM, Dr. Rita Berto will explore all the topics covered in this article. Here
How to build a community through the recovery of a school building: the case of the G. Binotti Institute
Current situation: school entrance In the autumn of 2022, we were contacted by several teachers from the Primary School of Serra Sant’Abbondio and Frontone, two municipalities in the Pesaro hinterland with around one thousand inhabitants. These are small communities that were severely affected by an exceptionally intense flooding event, which had significant consequences on the territory, although
Massimo Caiazzo: color as a crossroads between art, science and social value
Who is Massimo Caiazzo First Color Consultant in Italy, he collaborated from 1990 to 2006 with the prestigious Alessandro Mendini Atelier in Milan. Professor of Chromatology at the Verona Academy since 2003, he holds in-depth courses on color at the Brera Academy. As an artist he exhibits at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg and