Optimization of urban-scale sustainable energy strategies to improve citizens' health

MA Adibhesami, H Karimi, A Sharifi, B Sepehri… - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sustainable energy strategies have been a critical subject for sustainable development,
especially in cities. Citizens, as an integral part of the urban environment, play a significant …

Elucidating and Expanding the Restorative Theory Framework to Comprehend Influential Factors Supporting Ageing-in-Place: A Scoping Review

AJJ Grave, L Neven, M Mohammadi - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Exposure to stress and attention fatigue resulting from changes in capabilities and residing
in environments that do not align with individual needs can adversely impact older adults' …

Therapeutic landscapes and Indigenous culture: Māori health models in Aotearoa/New Zealand

J McIntosh, B Marques, R Mwipiko - Clan and Tribal Perspectives on …, 2021 - emerald.com
Research has shown that Indigenous people suffer significant health inequalities in
comparison to dominant colonising cultures. Evidence shows that these inequalities can be …

[HTML][HTML] Healing Spaces Improve the Well-Being of Older Adults: A Systematic Analysis

X Yan, T Geng - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
As the global population ages, improving health statuses and quality of life has become
crucial. Healing spaces enhance older adults'(OA) physical and mental health and well …

Urban Therapy—Urban Health Path as an Innovative Urban Function to Strengthen the Psycho-Physical Condition of the Elderly

A Szewczenko, E Lach, N Bursiewicz… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The current approach to stimulating elderly physical activity mostly uses medical
rehabilitation methods or popular forms of outdoor recreation. In the context of an ageing …

Therapeutic environments and the role of physiological factors in creating inclusive psychological and socio-cultural landscapes

J McIntosh, B Marques, J Cornwall, C Kershaw… - Ageing international, 2022 - Springer
The outdoor environment offers an important platform for engaging older adults from a
variety of social, cultural and ethnic orientations for the purpose of improving or maintaining …

Effect of Indoor Wall Wood Coverage on the Elderly Group—A Case Study of Activity Rooms in Old-Age Buildings

D Yan, Q Guo - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Wood finds extensive utilization in the design of indoor environments due to its natural and
visual weighty characteristics. However, the visual perception of the elderly group towards …

Active Aging and Smart Public Parks

J Boavida, H Ayanoglu, CV Pereira… - Geriatrics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The global population is aging, with the percentage of people over 60 expected to rise from
12% to 22% and 33% residing in developed countries. However, most cities lack the …

Improvement of an urban growth model for railway-induced urban expansion

ACG Varquez, S Dong, S Hanaoka, M Kanda - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Increasing population in urban areas drives urban cover expansion and spatial growth.
Developing urban growth models enables better understanding and planning of sustainable …

Healthy streets: adopting international benchmarks in medium density cities

J McIntosh, B Marques, M Smith… - Urban Policy and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Globally, large cities are implementing guidelines to ensure that environment, economics
and sociality are at the forefront of urban design. Promotion of healthier streets has created …