Perceived Mental Restoration Through Multi-Sensory Qualities in Sustainable Urban Green Spaces

Abstract

A particular region of interest that is relatively understudied is the relationship of urban green spaces and mental restoration through the perspective of multi-sensory design. In the Malaysian context, the topic of urban green spaces and mental restoration have largely been unexplored, and as a result, little is known about it in the local context, especially when it comes to a multi-sensory experience perspective. This study investigates the relationships between urban green spaces and mental restoration through the lens of multi-sensory approach based on the public's perception. A questionnaire survey was used to collect data regarding the users' perceptions of their mental restoration in the setting of Taman Aman. Preliminary results show that users perceive each sensory experience differently, with varying levels of agreement regarding which sensory aspect is most influential to their perceived level of mental restoration. In conclusion, the users' levels of mental restoration is positively affected by their multi-sensory experiences in the presence of an urban green space.