[HTML][HTML] Global technological advancement and challenges of glazed window, facade system and vertical greenery-based energy savings in buildings: A …

MW Akram, M Hasannuzaman, E Cuce… - Energy and Built …, 2023 - Elsevier
There are many factors that have a major influence on reducing the energy expenditure in
building sector. This research aims at qualitative and quantitative assessment of those …

[HTML][HTML] Potential risks and beneficial impacts of using indoor plants in the biophilic design of healthcare facilities: A scoping review

AS Moslehian, PB Roös, JS Gaekwad… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite the wealth of scientific research on the health-promoting values of nature in space,
incorporating indoor plants in the design of healthcare facilities has significant challenges …

Does greenery experienced indoors and outdoors provide an escape and support mental health during the COVID-19 quarantine?

AM Dzhambov, P Lercher, MHEM Browning… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed people's ability to recreate in
public green spaces, which is likely to exacerbate the psychological impacts of the …

Vertical Greenery System in urban tropical climate and its carbon sequestration potential: A review

SM Zaid, E Perisamy, H Hussein, NE Myeda… - Ecological …, 2018 - Elsevier
This article presents a comprehensive literature review of Vertical Greenery System (VGS) in
tropical areas, its benefits, its carbon sequestration potential and its calculation …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of indoor plants on human functions: a systematic review with meta-analyses

KT Han, LW Ruan, LS Liao - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The influences of indoor plants on people have been examined by only three systematic
reviews and no meta-analyses. The objective of this study was therefore to investigate the …

The true cost of “greening” a building: Life cycle cost analysis of vertical greenery systems (VGS) in tropical climate

Z Huang, Y Lu, NH Wong, CH Poh - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019 - Elsevier
Increasing number of building owners is adopting vertical greenery system (VGS) as an
alternative to building facades or claddings due to its environmental, aesthetic and social …

[HTML][HTML] Simulated forest immersion therapy: methods development

AM Ross, RJF Jones - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, may provide relief from chronic and breakthrough pain in
patients with axial spondyloarthritis and improve immune function through increasing NK …

The impact of seasonal colour change in planting on patients with psychotic disorders using biosensors

AT Paraskevopoulou, E Kamperi, N Demiris… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2018 - Elsevier
The beneficial effect of nature on patients with mental disorders is of particular importance.
There has been an increase in mental illnesses in recent years, but research on the design …

The role of dish gardens on the physical and neuropsychological improvement of hospitalized children

MA Yar, F Kazemi - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2020 - Elsevier
Hospital is one of the areas that affect the mental and psychological conditions of the
children, and the poor design of these environments may affect physical and psychological …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of green plants on individuals' mental stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: A preliminary study

T Liu, L He, W Yu, T Freudenreich, X Lin - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only jeopardized people's physical health, but also put
additional strain on their mental health. This study explored the role of indoor natural …