Exploring the influence of residential courtyard space landscape elements on people's emotional health in an immersive virtual environment

Fu, Erkang; Zhou, Jia‐wen; Ren, Yuxin; Deng, Xiaoyu; Li, Lin; Li, Xinyun; Li, Xi

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.1017993

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“…Additionally, it is important to note that there was a tendency for significant MAP and HR recovery in the activity scene, indicating that adding activity-based elements could effectively promote the physiological restoration of the residential public space. The restorative effects induced by the activity scene on the blood pressure and heart rate seemed to confirm the outcomes of a previous study, suggesting that well-designed residential environments incorporating fitness facilities and furniture could be perceived by older people as a potential physical activity possibility and, consequently, generate a restorative experience [42].…”

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Effects of Audio–Visual Interaction on Physio-Psychological Recovery of Older Adults in Residential Public Space

Shu,

Meng,

Piao

et al. 2024

Forests

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It is now well established that everyday interaction with nature has a restorative potential on the elderly population’s health and well-being. However, empirical evidence on the restorative effects of neighborhood greenspace is still lacking, and scant attention has been given to the cross-effect of the visual–audio experience. The present study examined the restorative effects of audio–visual interactions on older adults in typical residential public spaces in Chinese cities. A pretest–post-test design was used to measure changes in participants’ physiological responses, mood states, and mental restoration. Participants (mean age = 68.88 years) were asked to experience six simulated audio–visual conditions (3 scenes × 2 sounds) of residential public space. The results showed that: (1) A green scene combined with nature sounds showed the most restorative effect on the elderly participants’ psycho-physiological health. (2) Viewing green scenes facilitated the most psycho-physiological recovery for the elderly, followed by viewing the activity scene. (3) Compared to the traffic noise, adding nature sounds could promote many more benefits in HR recovery, positive mood promotion, and perceived restorative effects, and the advantage of nature sounds over traffic noise was mainly demonstrated in the green scene. (4) Visual scenes demonstrated a greater impact on the elderly participants’ psycho-physiological recovery than the sounds. Our findings suggested the necessity of providing residential nature and activity spaces, encompassing both sound and vision, to promote healthy aging in Chinese residential contexts.

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confidence: 82%

Effects of Audio–Visual Interaction on Physio-Psychological Recovery of Older Adults in Residential Public Space

Shu,

Meng,

Piao

et al. 2024

Forests

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“…This result was consistent with other studies (48,62,64,65). However, Fu et al (66) suggested that courtyard space landscape has boosted slightly better in men emotions than in women, and people over the age of 30 experienced better mood benefits. The reason for these inconsistent results may be that these studies are based on different national backgrounds and use different age groups, survey methods and different research materials.…”

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“…This section recorded the respondents' characteristics, including gender, age, and duration as well as frequency of visits to the surveyed environment. Based on the age classification methods of two studies on green space emotions in China (65,66) and WHO (93), we divided the respondents into three age groups: (1) young people (25 years old or younger), (2) middle-aged people (26-50 years old), and (3) older adults (51 years of age and older). The physical factors evaluations were also evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from one (Very dissatisfied) to five (Very satisfied), including thermal sensation satisfaction (TSS), sound quality satisfaction (SQS), and air quality satisfaction (AQS).…”

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Critical factors influencing visitor emotions: analysis of “restorativeness” in urban park visits in Fuzhou, China

Wu,

Liu,

Quevedo

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveTo date, a comprehensive analysis of urban green space (UGS) visitors’ emotional remains largely unexplored. In this study, we focus on how UGS environmental preferences, restorativeness, other physical factors (sound, air, and thermal environments), and individual characteristics affecting visitor emotions. Such a comprehensive analysis would allow relevant practitioners to check the environmental quality of UGSs and improve certain conditions to promote visitor emotions.MethodsA total of 904 questionnaire responses with concurrently monitored physical factors were analyzed by independent sample t-tests, one-way ANOVA and path analysis.ResultsThe thermal evaluation had the largest impact on positive emotions (β = 0.474), followed by perceived restorativeness (β = 0.297), which had β values of −0.120 and −0.158, respectively, on negative emotions. Air evaluation was more effective for increasing positive emotions (β = 0.293) than reducing negative emotions (β = −0.115). Sound evaluation also had similar results (β = 0.330 vs. β = −0.080). Environmental preference significantly influenced only positive emotions (β = 0.181) but could still indirectly impact negative emotions. Moreover, objective physical factors can indirectly affect visitors’ emotions by enhancing their evaluations..ConclusionThe influence of different UGS environmental factors on visitors’ emotions vary, as does their impacts on positive versus negative emotions. Positive emotions were generally more affected than negative emotions by UGS. Visitor emotions were mainly influenced by physical and psychological factors. Corresponding suggestions are proposed for UGS design and management in this study.

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“…For example, the role of vegetation [30] has been investigated, demonstrating that green configurations promote sensorial journeys and create spaces where individuals can rejuvenate. In residential courtyard spaces, green vegetation was found to have more positive emotional impacts compared to fitness facilities [31]. Water's role in ambiance has also been explored, highlighting the connection between place memory, emotion, and architecture [32].…”

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Appraisal of Architectural Ambiances in a Future District

Belaroussi,

González,

Dupin

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Auditing future public places that have not yet been constructed can be a laborious, time-consuming, and expensive task. However, the human factor plays a crucial role in successful infrastructure design. By involving users early in the design process, valuable insights can be gained prior to the physical construction, resulting in more appealing spaces for users. In this research, we explore the potential of non-immersive virtual reality to perceive atmospheres in architectural projects. We investigate suitable methodologies for studying this subject and examine its educational implications in architecture. The study focuses on a large-scale neighborhood currently undergoing complete reconstruction. We extract and model four environments in 3D, offering a virtual tour of these spaces and their infrastructures to both expert and non-expert participants. Through a questionnaire, we collect their responses to evaluate the architectural atmospheres of these distinct areas. This article analyzes the expressed feelings and provides projections on the anticipated sensations once the real estate project is completed. Additionally, it compares the expectations of professionals with the impressions of the public based on virtual visits. By emphasizing outdoor architecture and employing a larger city 3D model in the experimentation, this study contributes to the existing literature on participatory studies. The empirical research findings underscore the advantages of involving users early in the design process for buildings and streetscapes, leading to an enhanced user experience before implementing infrastructure renovations.

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Exploring the influence of residential courtyard space landscape elements on people's emotional health in an immersive virtual environment

Cited by 6 publications

References 48 publications

Effects of Audio–Visual Interaction on Physio-Psychological Recovery of Older Adults in Residential Public Space

Effects of Audio–Visual Interaction on Physio-Psychological Recovery of Older Adults in Residential Public Space

Critical factors influencing visitor emotions: analysis of “restorativeness” in urban park visits in Fuzhou, China

Appraisal of Architectural Ambiances in a Future District

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