Essays about: "restorativeness"

Found 4 essays containing the word restorativeness.

  1. 1. Nature in VR: A Multisensory Perspective of Artificial Nature Exposure

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Alfred Mossberg; Kristoffer Wall; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual reality; artificial nature exposure; multisensory integration; immersion; cognitive restorativeness;

    Abstract : A virtual environment can offer a highly immersive experience with a feeling of presence similar to the physical world. Nevertheless, it still lacks several multisensory and emotional properties to fully substitute or replicate the physical world's richness and complexity. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Cultural Ecosystem Services on the university campus - A student-centered approach to assess psychological and climate-related benefits of cultural ecosystem services on the university campus.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Christoffer Hahn; [2021]
    Keywords : cultural ecosystem services; environmental appraisal; university campus; green areas; climate change adaptation; climate change mitigation; urban heat island effect; perceived biodiversity; perceived restorativeness; NCP; multifunctionality.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : With climate change being one of the largest worldwide challenges of our time, it is important to prevent the loss of natural ecosystems that can act to mitigate climate change. Moreover, ensuring that urban areas are designed for human needs in conjunction with climate change adaptation/mitigation for a sustainable environment is crucial. READ MORE

  5. 4. Interaction in virtual restorative environments : How do different possibilities to interact affect the perceived restorativeness of a virtual environment?

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Minnamari Helmisaari; [2016]
    Keywords : restorativeness; restoration; interaction; virtual environments; virtual nature; games;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on virtual restorative environments – specifically, the way that natural environments have been created in a virtual context to elicit beneficial effects on restoration and stress recovery. As the field of restorative environment research is mostly concerned with studying the environment itself, the interaction between participant and environment tends to consist of open exploration, and other ways to interact are often overlooked. READ MORE