Habitat as Architecture: Integrating Conservation Planning and Human Health

Baldwin, Robert F.; Powell, Robert B.; Kellert, Stephen R.

doi:10.1007/s13280-010-0103-7

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“…Although we tried to fit the statistical models by adjusting the covariates that might have occurred due to the lack of random assignment, this remains a limitation of this study because there may be fundamental differences between those who prefer tended parks and those who prefer wild forests. Those who have more experience in natural environments are more open to activities in nature, and they may be better at accessing the psychological and physical benefits of nature experience such as reducing stress, pain, and depression, enhancing physical and mental resilience, and health (Baldwin, Powell, & Kellert, 2011; Frumkin, 2003; Hartig, Bringslimark, & Grindal Patil, 2008; Kellert, 2006, 2011). Therefore, more studies involving an extended duration with repeated programs and more participants randomly assigned to forests are needed to further elucidate the long-term effects of exercise in a wild forest on MetS.…”

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Acute Biophysical Responses and Psychological Effects of Different Types of Forests in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Lee

Hur

Yang

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Environment and Behavior

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We aimed to examine the biophysical and psychological effects of two different types of forests on women with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Seventy-one middle-aged Korean women participated in a half-day healing program at either Saneum Recreational Forest (a wild forest) or Seoul Forest (a tended forest) depending on their preference. The participants’ biophysical parameters and Profile of Mood States (POMS) were measured before and after the healing program. The two groups differed significantly in acute insulin responses, pulse rate, oxidative stress markers, and stress hormone level, suggesting better homeostasis in the wild forest. The POMS suggested that the mean vigor and confusion scores significantly decreased in the wild forest. Considering the significantly more favorable acute insulin reaction and levels of oxidative stress and the trend toward positive mood state in the wild forest, we recommend that middle-aged patients with MetS participate in healing programs in wild forests.

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Acute Biophysical Responses and Psychological Effects of Different Types of Forests in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Lee

Hur

Yang

et al. 2017

Environment and Behavior

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“…We also suggest that through the use of biophilic design traditional planning for traditional preservation will be improved as it will incorporate human physical, social and psychological well-being. The purpose of biophilic design is to integrate social and environmental sciences to produce human settlements that support human ecosystems.…" ( Baldwin, Powell, and Kellert (2011).…”

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Design Strategies for Healing Internal Environments and Workplaces. A Theoretical Framework

Younis

2021

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The purpose of this paper is to construct a theoretical framework for designing healing environments by drawing from existing research. The approach of the paper surveys the literature on how elements of the design have been brought to bear on healing. This effort leads to a holistic approach that considers multiple dimensions of healing as both an individual and social process. The findings of the paper are harnesses that knowledge to provide a theoretical framework based on three design strategies: 1) supporting strategies that use specific elements to reinforce physical health, vital life energy, and psychological well-being; 2) balancing strategies that are oriented toward harmonizing those elements; and 3) nourishing strategies that address emotions, spiritual life, and the soul. Originality, in summary, this paper traces efforts to harmonize individual human health with the built environment across time and uses related knowledge to crystallize a new theoretical framework. It is hoped that this survey of the literature may add to holistic and systemic understandings of healing environments.

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“…Cerezo Caballero (2014), who, among other things, created the Biophilic Design Feature Scale, found that children who attend day care centres that are constructed in line with biophilic recommendations develop a higher level of creativity than children who attend other day care centres. Although studies (Baldwin et al , 2011; Cerezo Caballero, 2014; Clayton et al , 2016) have shown that even three basic elements, such as air, light and plants, already reduce the consequences of environmental stress and have a favourable impact on various psychological characteristics of users, construction planners still give much too little consideration to the biophilic approach. One of the reasons for this is undoubtedly economy, as construction based on the biophilic approach is more expensive.…”

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Interactions between human behaviour and the built environment in terms of facility management

Grum

2018

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Purpose In comparison with the relations between the human and natural environments that have been the central focus of environmental psychology for many years, the interactions between the psychological processes underlying human behaviour and the built environment have only recently regained the interest of researchers. In this paper, the author first discusses the reasons for the slower development of human – built environment relations. Afterwards, the author systematically examines the impact that the research of environmental stress, namely, poor housing and poor neighbourhood quality, had on the contemporary understanding of human – built environment relations. Design/methodology/approach The author focuses on social, biophilic and evidence-based design. The author proposes deeper psychological engagement in correlation with human behaviour, psychological well-being and society. The author highlights the inclusion of psychologists in interdisciplinary research teams addressing the development of sustainable solutions to the issues of residential environments. Findings It has been shown that substandard house quality, high noise, lack of natural light in houses, poorer physical quality of urban neighbourhoods, living in a low-income neighbourhood, etc. are linked to elevated physiological and psychological stress. Despite this evidence, there is still a gap between building designers and building users in modern industrialised societies, which could deepen tenants’ dissatisfaction due to specific behavioural needs and consequently lower their psychological well-being and health risk behaviour. Research limitations/implications These are potential risks of error arising from the use of assumptions, limited samples size and data from the secondary resources. Originality/value The major contributions of this paper are as follows. If the environment is understood as a dynamic, constantly changing and complex system of a wide range of players, the author can discern in this environment a dynamic that is otherwise characteristic of emotional dynamics. Expressed participants’ high satisfaction with residential status does not necessarily generate high expectations regarding real estate factors.

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Habitat as Architecture: Integrating Conservation Planning and Human Health

Cited by 15 publications

References 41 publications

Acute Biophysical Responses and Psychological Effects of Different Types of Forests in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Acute Biophysical Responses and Psychological Effects of Different Types of Forests in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Design Strategies for Healing Internal Environments and Workplaces. A Theoretical Framework

Interactions between human behaviour and the built environment in terms of facility management

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