Research into the potential health and well-being benefits from exposure to green spaces
such as parks and woodlands has led to the development of several frameworks linking the …

The articles published in Landscape and Urban Planning during the past 16 years provide
valuable insights into how humans interact with outdoor urban environments. This review …

There is growing evidence that ecosystem services and especially the exposure to the
natural world (blue-green spaces) have potential benefits for mental health and well-being …

Although theorists have suggested that aquatic environments or “blue space” might have
particular restorative potential, to date there is little systematic empirical research on this …

Diverse landscape elements in cities are valued differently by residents. People are willing
to pay a premium for attractive views. This study assessed the amenity value of two major …

Ein neuer verstörender Weckruf von Sachbuch-Bestseller-Autor Manfred Spitzer: Einsamkeit
ist eine Krankheit mit fatalen Folgen für Körper und Seele. Ein neuer verstörender Weckruf …

During my childhood, nature was never far away. The vast polder landscapes near my home
village had a lot to offer in terms of wildlife, space, high-sky polder landscapes, and …

Exposure of individuals to natural environments, such as forests and coastlines, can
promote stress reduction and assist in mental recovery following intensive cognitive …

Sea and open water swimming is rapidly growing in popularity and many participants are
extolling the benefits to their mental and physical health. Despite the wealth of anecdotal …

In the past few years, significant advances in computer graphics have created exciting new
options for visualizing our environment in three or four dimensions (with animation over time …