Acoustic experiences of nature represent a growing area in restorative environments
research and are explored in this narrative literature review. First, the work surveyed …

Background The burden of non-communicable diseases (including poor mental health) is
increasing, and some practitioners are turning to nature to provide the solution. Nature …

In landscape planning and policy-making, environmental sounds have only negative
impacts on human health. The natural sounds that promote healthy and supportive …

The healthcare sector recognises the role of nature in mental health. The tourism sector is
equipped to take people to national parks. The conservation sector gains support from …

Kulangsu is a famous scenic area in China and a World Heritage Site. It is important to
obtain knowledge with regard to the status of soundscape and landscape resources and …

Virtual Reality (VR) can bring a person to a restorative natural environment—an immersive
experience containing elements from blue and green space that help reduce stress and …

Listening to natural sounds, both live and recorded, in either a natural or built environment is
considered natural sound exposure (NSE). Sound is closely related to daily life, and …

Discourses concerning the potential health benefits of blue-green infrastructure (BGI) have
gained momentum, highlighting its positive influence on human health and wellbeing. While …

Audio recording interviews, focus groups, and naturally occurring interactions have been
utilised by social researchers for decades. Yet, the use of audio recordings as a tool to elicit …

The majority of research into the mental health benefits of blue space (outdoor places where
water is a central feature) has focussed on the associations between neighbourhood …