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Outcomes of Biophilic Design for Schools

Architecture
Biophilia is the theory that humans are innately connected to nature. As a basis for forming built space, biophilic design has been proven to reduce stress, improve cognition and enhance mood—it makes us happier.
William Browning, Jim Determan
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Teacher and Parent Perception of Biophilic Conditions in Primary-School Environments and Their Impact on Children’s Wellbeing

Architecture
The term “biophilia” refers to the intrinsic affinity that humans have towards nature, natural elements and natural processes. Biophilic design theories suggest that the introduction or representation of natural characteristics or elements into the built
Bethania Lanzaro, Marcella Ucci
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Biophilia in the Hinterland: Symbiotic Affects in Robinson in Ruins

, 2023
AbstractPatrick Keiller’s Robinson in Ruins is a feature-length film essay presenting a fictional protagonist, the politically radical Robinson. Set in the 2008–2009 financial collapse, Robinson meets some “nonhuman intelligences,” who are lichens. These inspire him to document the historical and contemporary state of England’s far hinterland, which ...
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Designing for experience: Exploring user-centered strategies in Selgascano’s architecture

Journal of Design for Resilience in Architecture and Planning
The production of space is a multidimensional and complex process that encompasses emotion, knowledge, intuition, foresight, and experience. When designing, architects consider interpersonal interactions and human-space relationships to create scenes ...
Sena Işıklar Bengi
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Biophobia: What it is, how it works and why it matters

People and Nature
Throughout history, humans have maintained an intricate connection with nature, often finding fascination with, and deriving numerous benefits from, the natural world. This positive emotional bond with nature, which is considered to have a genetic basis,
Masashi Soga, Maldwyn J. Evans
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Influence of human–forest relationships on perceived happiness in Finland

People and Nature
The social functions of forest resources must be acknowledged for effective forest management, given the environmental challenges facing humanity. The current study assessed the dimensions of human–forest relationships that influence perceived happiness ...
Syamili Manoj Santhi, Tuomo Takala, Aino Korrensalo, Nataša Lovric, Jukka Tikkanen, Eeva‐Stiina Tuittila   +5 more
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The searchscape of fear: A global analysis of internet search trends for biophobias

People and Nature
Human relationships with nature may sometimes manifest through fear, disgust and other disease‐avoidance mechanisms. While there is an evolutionary utility to these so‐called ‘biophobias’, many people exhibit phobic responses towards organisms that pose ...
Ricardo A. Correia, Stefano Mammola
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Blue space quality, quantity, and happiness in China: integrating subjective perceptions and objective indicators in a multilevel analysis. [PDF]

Front Psychol
Yu F, Lu C, Guo Z.
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Health effects of plants, light, and natural elements of biophilic interventions in confined settings: a systematic review. [PDF]

Front Physiol
Zandi A, Wung SF.
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Examining the Effects of Viewing Nature and Animal Smartphone Wallpapers on Affect, Behaviour, and Cognition: A Randomised Cross-Over Trial. [PDF]

Behav Sci (Basel)
Majeed NM, Chen NRY, Goh AYH, Hu M, Koh KJJ, Ang YHG, Hartanto A.   +6 more
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