Biophilic Design Interventions for Indoor Environments: Exploring Nature Connectedness, Well-being, and Public Acceptance Through a Within-subjects Experiment.
The need for humans to connect with nature, known as biophilia, is well-established. Despite the proven benefits of nature exposure, modern indoor living often disconnects individuals from nature, particularly in windowless spaces. This disconnect has led to the development of biophilic design inter...
| Publicado en: | Environment & Behavior Vol. 57; no. 5/6; pp. 399 - 431 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Jun/Jul2025
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