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 …

Previous studies indicated a potential influence of physical workplace characteristics (eg
light, noise, air quality) on employees' mental health (eg stress, fatigue, or mood). Until …

Previous research has demonstrated the positive associations between outdoor nature
contact and stress reduction. However, similar effects of incorporating natural elements into …

Experiencing nature provides a multitude of health benefits. Biophilic design has emerged
as a design approach that aims to reconnect occupants with the natural environment. We …

Decades of research in environmental psychology have shown that contact with natural
environments has restorative, stress-ameliorating effects. At present, researchers in the …

A New York Times Favorite Book of the Year for Healthy Living A Fortune Best Book of the
Year An AIA New York Book of the Year “This book should be essential reading for all who …

Written by a leading proponent of biophilic design, this is the only practical guide to biophilic
design principles for interior designers. Describing the key benefits, principles and …

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in investigating the influence of biophilic
design on occupants' psychological comfort and well-being in the built environment …

It is well known that greenery biophilic design can improve health and productivity, but
studies are still needed to quantify greenery dose and corresponding well-being benefits to …

This paper seeks to establish a framework for instantiating wellbeing in the built environment
through the lens of integrative health. Integrative health is defined as “healing-oriented …