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Biophilia as Evolutionary Adaptation: An Onto- and Phylogenetic Framework for Biophilic Design

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Barbiero, Giuseppe, Berto, Rita·2021·Frontiers in Psychology
DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.700709PMC PMC8334556
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Biophilia is a human personality trait described initially by Erich Fromm and later by E.O. Wilson, both of whom agree that biophilia has a biological basis and that it is fundamental to develop harmonious relationships between humans and the biosphere. This review aims at establishing a definition of biophilia as an evolutionary process. To this end, the most significant studies of evolutionary psychology were considered, to outline the fundamental characteristics of a hypothetical biophilic temperament/personality and to reconstruct a plausible history of biophilia as an evolutionary process. This process considers different typologies of Nature (wilderness, rural, and urban) and human cultures (Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Burg) and leads us to consider environmental preference and psycho-physiological recovery in relation to the threshold of time spent in contact with Nature. Unfortunately, modern people, especially children, lack direct and frequent contact with Nature and this can have negative consequences on their physical and mental health. Biophilic design, considering the evolutionary roots of this architectural approach, is an effective way of planning/designing interior and urban environments to stimulate the innate biophilia of the individual.

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Authors
Barbiero, G., & Berto, R.
Affiliations
University of Aosta Valley (IT)
Corresponding author
Barbiero, Giuseppe
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Frontiers in Psychology
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Published
2021-07-21
Volume
12
Pages
700709-700709
ISSN
1664-1078 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3389/fpsyg.2021.700709
PMC
PMC8334556
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W3184144610
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References
17
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2026: 38 · 2025: 59 · 2024: 47 · 2023: 27 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 2
FWCI
2.16
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Language
en
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Funders
Cariplo Foundation (G44I18000180005)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis › Urban Green Space and Health
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Place Attachment and Urban Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Color perception and design
Keywords
biophilia, biophilic design, evolutionary psychology, human-nature relationship, personality traits, phylogenetic framework, ontogeny, environmental preferences, nature exposure, child health, urban environment, interior design

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