International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(1), С. 44 - 44
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
Given
the
increasing
prevalence
of
anxiety
and
depression,
this
research
aims
to
identify
design
features
that
enhance
sense
restoration,
with
goal
supporting
mental
behavioral
healthcare
facility
design.
This
study
employed
both
screen-based
virtual
reality
(VR)
stimuli
evaluate
perceived
restorativeness
different
interior
settings.
The
key
variables
analyzed
included
window
view
access,
content,
materiality,
room
geometry.
Thirty-five
undergraduate
graduate
students
assessed
16
distinct
environments.
Findings
indicate
VR
presentations
generally
produced
higher
scores
compared
presentations,
though
effect
varied
across
stimuli.
Repeated-measures
ANOVA
revealed
larger
windows
consistently
correlated
in
presentation
modes.
Views
water
were
rated
as
most
restorative,
followed
by
wooded
areas.
Natural
materials
significantly
more
restorative
than
other
materials,
particularly
presentations.
Varied
ceiling
designs,
especially
vaulted
ceilings,
associated
evaluations
flat
pronounced
VR.
underscores
potential
technology
simulate
assess
interventions,
offering
insights
into
creating
effective
personalized
environments
health
treatment
facilities.
findings
can
inform
evidence-based
strategies
for
spaces,
processes
patient
well-being.
Building and Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
262, С. 111841 - 111841
Опубликована: Июль 14, 2024
Previous
research
has
extensively
documented
several
benefits
of
interacting
with
nature.
Biophilic
design
applications
aimed
at
connecting
the
built
environment
back
to
nature
have
been
shown
improve
employee
health,
well-being,
and
productivity
workplaces.
However,
most
regarding
restorative
environments
prioritized
visual
qualities
experiences,
neglecting
other
sensory
modalities.
The
significance
sense
smell
in
restoration
process
largely
ignored.
This
investigates
combined
effects
multi-domain
experiences
within
workplace
contexts.
Specifically,
multisensory
elements,
including
visual,
olfactory,
auditory,
relative
contributions
each
cue
were
examined.
A
pretest-posttest
experimental
approach
was
employed
compare
outcomes
workplaces
under
two
conditions,
one
lacking
natural
elements
vs
another
offering
Thirty-two
participants
engaged
a
virtual
reality
simulation
replicating
environmental
conditions
an
actual
Sydney,
Australia.
results
revealed
that
biophilic
significantly
improved
cognitive
performance,
reduced
stress
levels,
enhanced
mood
states
compared
non-biophilic
one.
There
statistically
significant
association
between
benefits.
Although
emerged
as
primary
means
creating
environments,
our
suggest
plays
role
process.
paper
provides
empirical
evidence
on
paramount
importance
olfactory
cues
nature-based
contributing
knowledge
realms
biophilia
architectural
discourse.
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
1439(1), С. 012018 - 012018
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
application
of
biophilic
design
principles
to
informal
learning
spaces
in
Indonesia,
with
a
focus
on
marginalized
communities.
While
has
been
extensively
studied
formal
educational
settings,
its
potential
environments
remains
largely
unexplored.
research
addresses
this
gap
by
synthesizing
patterns,
diverse
styles,
and
contextual
considerations
adaptability,
affordability,
simplicity.
Through
comprehensive
literature
review,
analysis
existing
consideration
various
modalities,
we
developed
six
key
criteria:
(1)
adaptable,
simple
spatial
layouts;
(2)
natural
sensory-stimulating
elements;
(3)
affordable
low-maintenance
nature
(4)
cost-effective
materials
calming
colours
textures;
(5)
seamless
indoor-outdoor
connections;
(6)
adjustable
artificial
lighting
airflow.
These
criteria
form
framework
for
creating
nature-inspired,
learner-centred
that
support
needs
while
respecting
economic
constraints.
Our
findings
suggest
integrating
can
enhance
experiences
communities
Indonesia.
contributes
growing
body
settings
provides
practical
guidelines
implementation
resource-limited
contexts.
Future
directions
include
broader
exploration
non-formal
environments,
mixed-methods
approaches
evaluation,
investigation
long-term
impacts
outcomes
well-being.
