Computing in Civil Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 85 - 92
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Many
studies
have
emphasized
the
link
between
built
environment
and
occupant
well-being.
However,
it
is
not
fully
understood
which
aspects
of
impact
metrics
well-being,
further
investigation
warranted.
In-person
laboratory
experiments
provided
significant
insights,
yet
they
are
resource
intensive.
Immersive
virtual
environments
offer
a
promising
alternative
method
conducting
in
more
cost-
time-effective
manner
while
allowing
for
controlled
manipulations
variables
interest.
In
this
study,
we
develop
an
immersive
(IVE)
framework
to
investigate
different
features
on
psychological,
physiological,
behavioral
well-being
outcomes.
Our
includes
multimodal
data
collection
through
reality
(VR)
headset,
physiological
sensing
devices,
recordings,
integrated
in-VR
questionnaires.
To
evaluate
effectiveness
IVE
framework,
conduct
pilot
study
(N
=
20)
modeled
after
previously
conducted
real
environment.
We
hypothesize
that
measures
will
be
sensitive
participants
experience
IVE.
The
preliminary
validation
proposed
lays
foundation
relations
leveraging
IVEs.
Journal of Environmental Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
89, P. 102059 - 102059
Published: June 20, 2023
Natural
materials
and
elements
are
considered
to
support
human
well-being.
Wooden
interior
well-being
effects
were
studied
using
a
randomized
controlled
trial
with
cross-over
design
(n
=
61)
in
two
rooms:
room
wooden
control
without
wood.
The
participants
first
performed
cognitive
tasks
by
the
computer
imitate
typical
office
work
increase
their
stress
level
then
had
rest
period
an
armchair
same
room.
restoration
felt,
energy
level,
mood,
anxiety,
sustained
attention,
heart
rate
variability,
skin
conductivity
measured
both
rooms.
results
analyzed
Bayesian
approach.
anxiety
felt
was
clearly
lower
at
end
of
experiment
than
control,
while
other
psychological
measures
showed
only
slight
indication
that
more
beneficial
for
relaxation.
Performances
attention
response
task
similar
Contrary
expectations,
sympathetic
nervous
system
active
room,
during
after
beginning
experiment.
Overall,
positive
material
on
mood
humans
environment.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 2, 2024
Abstract
Rapid
urbanization
increases
psychological
stress
among
pedestrians,
potentially
heightening
mental
health
disorders.
This
study
examines
the
role
of
street
walls'
visual
and
textural
characteristics
in
recovery,
using
Qingdao
as
a
case
study.
Virtual
reality
is
employed
to
simulate
five
distinct
walls:
yellow
mortar,
brown
stone,
red
brick,
green
plant,
white
mortar.
The
recovery
effectiveness
these
walls
was
evaluated
through
physiological
indicators
from
48
young
college
students.
Results
indicated
that
with
warm
tones,
particularly
significantly
aid
recovery.
Psychologically,
Restorative
Components
Scale
highest
for
stone
at
1.13.
Physiologically,
it
linked
notable
reductions
diastolic
pulse
pressure
(decreases
2.95
mmHg
2.27
mmHg,
respectively),
enhanced
parasympathetic
activity,
evidenced
by
fastest
decrease
low
frequency/high
frequency
ratio
(LF/HF),
pNN50
RR
(0.14–2.01%
1.57–11.81
ms,
respectively).
For
urban
design,
incorporation
warm-toned
materials
natural
elements
like
recommended
their
superior
restorative
benefits.
Psychophysiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
62(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Stress
and
psychological
disorders
are
substantial
public
health
concerns,
necessitating
innovative
therapeutic
strategies.
This
study
investigated
the
psychophysiological
benefits
of
nature‐based
soundscapes,
drawing
on
biophilia
hypothesis.
Using
a
randomized,
acute
cross‐over
design,
53
healthy
participants
experienced
either
or
reference
soundscape
for
10
min,
with
2‐min
washout
period.
The
integrated
nature
sounds
elements
music
to
create
an
immersive
experience.
A
calm
coffee
shop
without
discernible
speech
was
selected
as
represent
typical
urban
relaxation
environment.
Heart
rate
variability
(HRV)
primary
outcome,
exploratory
outcomes
including
heart
respiratory
rates,
questionnaires
assessing
affective
well‐being,
creativity,
belonging.
Results
showed
that
significantly
improved
HRV
reduced
indicating
enhanced
parasympathetic
activity.
Participants
reported
lower
feelings
anxiety
depression
increased
comfort,
enthusiasm,
highlights
multifaceted
suggesting
they
could
serve
easily
accessible
options
promoting
immediate
recovery
reducing
daily
stress
in
individuals.
