Immersive virtual reality allows showing people virtual environments with high levels of
presence, realism, and “feeling of being”, as if they were in the real world. With this aim …

Virtual reality (VR) has become an important resource in light research and an ultimate tool
for participatory approaches in sustainable urban planning. This article reviews the research …

The presence of dense vegetation in a park, its topography and the presence of people are
elements of Appleton's prospect-refuge theory and can affect the level of safety and privacy …

This article presents the results of research that seeks to further our understanding of how
lighting methods used in city parks impact sense of safety and preferences. We studied how …

The aim of the present work was to verify whether the perception of visual and acoustic
characteristics of urban parks is influenced by the age of the participants. Fifty young …

Green areas and parks are increasingly important in improving citizens' physical and mental
recovery. Lighting systems play a considerable role in affecting city park life and activities …

Urban parks can be critical components of city landscapes. In the wake of COVID-19,
understanding the role of urban parks in helping to elicit positive sentiment and improve the …

Sustainable development and energy savings are crucial to the significant worldwide trend
in smart city-related research and projects. In this regard, public lighting systems have great …

Urban parks are central to advancing urban sustainability and improving overall quality of
life by providing green spaces that promote physical and mental well-being, mitigate …

Introduction Processes of redefinition of work, already in place in the pre-pandemic era, with
the advent of COVID-19, have become widely required. A “model of work” that uses new …