Associations between nature exposure and health: a review of the evidence
There is extensive empirical literature on the association between exposure to nature and
health. In this narrative review, we discuss the strength of evidence from recent (ie, the last …
health. In this narrative review, we discuss the strength of evidence from recent (ie, the last …
[HTML][HTML] Biophilic design in architecture and its contributions to health, well-being, and sustainability: A critical review
W Zhong, T Schröder, J Bekkering - Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2022 - Elsevier
In the last ten years,'nature'and biophilic design have received widespread attention in
architecture, especially in response to growing environmental challenges. However, open …
architecture, especially in response to growing environmental challenges. However, open …
How leisure activities affect health: a narrative review and multi-level theoretical framework of mechanisms of action
There is a large and growing body of evidence on the health benefits of engagement in
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …
Ecomindsponge: A novel perspective on human psychology and behavior in the ecosystem
Modern society faces major environmental problems, but there are many difficulties in
studying the nature–human relationship from an integral psychosocial perspective. We …
studying the nature–human relationship from an integral psychosocial perspective. We …
[HTML][HTML] What is the best way of delivering virtual nature for improving mood? An experimental comparison of high definition TV, 360 video, and computer generated …
Exposure to 'real'nature can increase positive affect and decrease negative affect, but direct
access is not always possible, eg for people in health/care settings who often experience …
access is not always possible, eg for people in health/care settings who often experience …
Can simulated nature support mental health? Comparing short, single-doses of 360-degree nature videos in virtual reality with the outdoors
Nature exposure in virtual reality (VR) can provide emotional well-being benefits for people
who cannot access the outdoors. Little is known about how these simulated experiences …
who cannot access the outdoors. Little is known about how these simulated experiences …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of biophilic indoor environment on stress and anxiety recovery: A between-subjects experiment in virtual reality
Previous research has demonstrated the positive associations between outdoor nature
contact and stress reduction. However, similar effects of incorporating natural elements into …
contact and stress reduction. However, similar effects of incorporating natural elements into …
A Review of the Performance and Benefits of Mass Timber as an Alternative to Concrete and Steel for Improving the Sustainability of Structures
The construction industry represents one of the greatest contributors to atmospheric
emissions of CO2 and anthropogenic climate change, largely resulting from the production …
emissions of CO2 and anthropogenic climate change, largely resulting from the production …
The impact of a view from a window on thermal comfort, emotion, and cognitive performance
Visual connection to nature has been demonstrated to have a positive impact on attention
restoration, stress reduction, and overall health and well-being. Inside buildings, windows …
restoration, stress reduction, and overall health and well-being. Inside buildings, windows …
Effects of exposure to immersive videos and photo slideshows of forest and urban environments
A large number of studies have demonstrated the benefits of natural environments on
people's health and well-being. For people who have limited access to nature (eg, elderly in …
people's health and well-being. For people who have limited access to nature (eg, elderly in …