Aesthetic qualities of urban green and blue spaces have received considerable attention in
scientific literature but are operationalized in multiple ways and lack clear assessment and …

In dense urban cities with high-rise estates where large population of residents live in close
proximity, the increasing noise exposure in soundscapes due to traffic noise, construction …

The use of broom to produce fibers has ancient roots. The Greeks appreciated its resistance
to water and for this reason they used it to manufacture sailing ropes. But broom fiber was …

This paper aimed to develop a multisensory approach in a university campus, based on
quantitative and qualitative approaches, investigating sense walk experiences (thermo …

Giant reeds represent a natural fiber widely available in some areas of the world. Its use can
be particularly useful as the uncontrolled growth of giant reeds can be a problem because …

This study evaluated the effects of water span and the number of building levels (3, 6, 17
storeys) on the quality of human recovery, security, and overall experience (comfort …

Road traffic noise is responsible for several negative health effects for citizens in modern
cities. Inside urban parks, which citizens use for social inclusion and cohesion …

Audio-visual interactions in green spaces are important for mental health and wellbeing.
However, the influence of audio-visual interactions on psychological responses is still less …

The soundscape of waterfront space in mountainous cities (WSMC) can affect people's
physical and mental health. Taking seven WSMCs in Chongqing, China, as the study area …

Environmental noise has long been considered one of the unwelcome aspects of urban life
at home. An increasing number of scholars have studied improving indoor acoustic comfort …