Associations between nature exposure and health: a review of the evidence

MP Jimenez, NV DeVille, EG Elliott, JE Schiff… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

[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 …

How leisure activities affect health: a narrative review and multi-level theoretical framework of mechanisms of action

D Fancourt, H Aughterson, S Finn, E Walker… - The Lancet …, 2021 - thelancet.com
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 …

Ecomindsponge: A novel perspective on human psychology and behavior in the ecosystem

MH Nguyen, TT Le, QH Vuong - Urban Science, 2023 - mdpi.com
Modern society faces major environmental problems, but there are many difficulties in
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 …

NL Yeo, MP White, I Alcock, R Garside, SG Dean… - Journal of environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Can simulated nature support mental health? Comparing short, single-doses of 360-degree nature videos in virtual reality with the outdoors

MHEM Browning, KJ Mimnaugh, CJ Van Riper… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of biophilic indoor environment on stress and anxiety recovery: A between-subjects experiment in virtual reality

J Yin, J Yuan, N Arfaei, PJ Catalano, JG Allen… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
Previous research has demonstrated the positive associations between outdoor nature
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

J Abed, S Rayburg, J Rodwell, M Neave - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The construction industry represents one of the greatest contributors to atmospheric
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

WH Ko, S Schiavon, H Zhang, LT Graham… - Building and …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Effects of exposure to immersive videos and photo slideshows of forest and urban environments

F Mostajeran, J Krzikawski, F Steinicke, S Kühn - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
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 …