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  1. 1. Björk's Biophilia – Affordances of the Biophilia app: Exploring Music and Education through Technology and Transmedia Storytelling

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Caroline Pearsall; [2023]
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    Abstract : The Biophilia app-album and Educational Project designed by Björk are a fascinating foray into combining science and music education within avantgarde art, media and technology. Her project is unique and remains the only one of its kind. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development of Biophilic Design Concept for Educational Spaces

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industridesign

    Author : Saranathan Ravichandran; [2023]
    Keywords : Design; Industrial design; Biophilic Design; Educational workspaces; Perception;

    Abstract : As urbanization encourages more people to stay indoors for longer periods of time, there is an increased need to reconnect with nature, using design as a tool. The concept of biophilic design aims to do just this, by bringing natural elements into human spaces. READ MORE

  4. 3. Finding Home in Nature: Nature's Role in Immigrant Weelbeing

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Sehrish Jabeen; [2023]
    Keywords : Immigrant Students; Outdoor Recreation; Biophilia Hypothesis; Nature Connection; Wellbeing; Attention Restoration Theory ART ;

    Abstract : It has been observed in the past few years that a large number of migrants have arrived in Europe. The number of international students who come to Sweden each year is one of the most overlooked groups of immigrants. The immigrant students are experiencing difficulties in their health and wellbeing due to new country settlement challenges. READ MORE

  5. 4. Green – the color of stress recovery : Stress after exposure to nature

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Fatimah Hilal; [2022]
    Keywords : Shinrin-yoku; hrv; stress recovery theory; biophilia;

    Abstract : Nature and greenspaces have been enjoyed throughout history and used for relaxation purposes. Several theories, such as biophilia and stress recovery theory, suggest nature’s ability to improve stress recovery. Even though stress helps detect danger and enhances alertness, it causes fatigue and distortive cognitive functions if prolonged. READ MORE

  6. 5. Nature’s Impact on Mental and Physical Wellbeing : A study of the mental and physical health in Greek Immigrants to Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Asimina Giouvanaki; [2021]
    Keywords : Biophilia; nature; environment; rehabilitation; ramification; voluntary – involuntary attention; Stress Reduction Theory; Attention Restorative Theory; Light; Healing; Restorative garden;

    Abstract : In the past Man coinhabited harmoniously with nature only to have the balance disturbed with the advent of the Industrial Revolution replacing the green habitat with urban concrete settlements Consequently, the characteristics of the contemporary city pose a set of serious threat to man’s physical and mental health. Crowdedness, lack of apt infrastructure, pollution, noise pollution and rise in temperature are all contributing factors to the Man’s demised health and detachment from previous amicable coexistence with nature. READ MORE