Essays about: "restorative environments"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 68 essays containing the words restorative environments.

1. 1. Ett gestaltningsförslag av utemiljön på Värpinge äldreboende : en utformning för inspiration

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Evelina Hellertz; Karoline Klingborg; [2023]
   Keywords : äldre; äldreboende; välmående; restorativ miljö; tillgänglighet; sinnen; brukare; livskvalitet; trädgård; innergård; utomhus;

   Abstract : På Värpinge äldreboende i Lund finns det en innergård tillgänglig för de boende att vistas i, men innergården har under de senaste åren åsidosatts och är inte längre en lika besökt, välskött och rofylld plats. Detta självständiga arbete är en fallstudie, och ett gestaltningsförslag tas fram som inspiration till möjliga förändringar av äldreboendets utemiljö. READ MORE

3. 2. Kulturljudzon Sofielund, Malmö: : a study on the residents’ auditory perception

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Amanda Schmidt; [2023]
   Keywords : noise perception; soundscape; kulturljudzon; mixed-use city; urban environment; landscape architecture; environmental psychology;

   Abstract : To become better at planning vibrant mixed-use cities, we need to know more about soundscapes and noise perception in urban environments. The development towards culture being pushed out from the cities lead to the creation of a kulturljudzon in Malmö, where culture and industry sounds are allowed to exist almost unrestricted. READ MORE

4. 3. Komorebi – A Biophilic Design Concept for Enhanced UX in Autonomous Cars

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Long Nguyen; [2023]
   Keywords : User Experience UX ; Nature-oriented; Biophilic Design; Concept; Autonomous Cars; Japanese Design; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Autonomous cars have the potential to revolutionize private transportation by allowing occupants to utilize their travel time for other activities. Considering the new opportunities for improved productivity, as well as the increasing demand for constant digital connectivity, reconnecting with nature will be crucial for alleviating cognitive stress and promoting healing and well-being. READ MORE

5. 4. The impact of combining lightingand natural sounds on mood andproductivity.

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : JING WU; [2023]
   Keywords : Light; indoor; naturalsounds; restorative environment;

   Abstract : With the intensification of contemporary urbanization, an increasing number of people are living and working in high-density urban environments. The importance of a good indoor environment for human psychology and health is increasingly evident, so researchers are paying more attention to the impact of indoor environments on human health and well-being. READ MORE

6. 5. Restorative built indoor environments : Cafés as informal learning spaces in Malmö, Sweden

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Beatrice Grahn; [2023]
   Keywords : restorative environments; informal learning spaces; study cafés; environmental psychology; architecture; urban planning;

   Abstract : Cities worldwide need to become healthier, both physically and mentally. While Sweden ranks highly on a global scale of sustainable urban development, the country is facing issues with the declining mental health of its citizens, notably affecting the younger population. READ MORE