In the last ten years,'nature'and biophilic design have received widespread attention in
architecture, especially in response to growing environmental challenges. However, open …

Biodiversity is a cornerstone of human health and well-being. However, while evidence of
the contributions of nature to human health is rapidly building, research into how biodiversity …

Abstract The United Nations specified the need for “providing universal access to
greenspace for urban residents” in the 11th Sustainable Development Goal. Yet, how far we …

Converging global evidence highlights the dire consequences of climate change for human
mental health and wellbeing. This paper summarises literature across relevant disciplines to …

A growing body of empirical evidence is revealing the value of nature experience for mental
health. With rapid urbanization and declines in human contact with nature globally, crucial …

Nature connectedness relates to an individual's subjective sense of their relationship with
the natural world. A recent meta-analysis has found that people who are more connected to …

Nature affects human well-being in multiple ways. However, the association between
species diversity and human well-being at larger spatial scales remains largely unexplored …

Although stress is an increasing global health problem in cities, urban green spaces can
provide health benefits. There is, however, a lack of understanding of the link between …

Importance Recent studies indicate that living near more green space may support mental
and general health and may also prevent depression. However, most studies are cross …

Introduction Natural environments and green spaces provide ecosystem services that
enhance human health and well-being. They improve mental health, mitigate allergies and …