Consumers have historically shown an inclination to purchase plants that enhance their
quality of life, meaning they will purchase items that positively influence their social …

Biophilic design as a new design approach promotes the integration of natural elements into
the built environment, leading to a significant impact on human health, well-being, and …

Biophilia is the theory that people possess an inherent affinity for nature, which developed
during the long course of human evolution. In recent years, studies have revealed that this …

43 ever more important. Given how quickly an experience of nature can elicit a restorative
response, and that US businesses squander billions of dollars each year on lost productivity …

Currently, both the planning and climate change literature highlight the concept of resilience
to facilitate long-term adaptation strategies. Yet, decades before the onset of climate change …

By estimating certain features of the built environment, we can predict positive healing
effects that spaces and structures may have on users. This can be estimated before …

The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted learning globally, exacerbating regional and global
disparities that predated the pandemic. This rupture presents a unique opportunity to …

In Making Dystopia, distinguished architectural historian James Stevens Curl tells the story
of the advent of architectural Modernism in the aftermath of the First World War, its …

The concept of Smart Cities is emerging as a novel way to solve numerous urban issues
through highly specialized technology. Geared towards profitability, technology and service …

The term “sustainable urbanism” has been criticized over its inconsistent and imprecise
definition, leading to challenges in implementing actionable reforms and achieving urban …