Purpose of review Biodiversity underpins urban ecosystem functions that are essential for
human health and well-being. Understanding how biodiversity relates to human health is a …

People's exposure to green space is a critical link between urban green space and urban
residents' health. Since green space may affect human health through multiple pathways …

The use of virtual reality (VR) has seen significant recent growth and presents opportunities
for use in many domain areas. The use of head-mounted displays (HMDs) also presents …

The human-nature connection should be a key component in the design of supportive and
comfortable indoor environments. An interest in introducing Nature Based Solutions indoor …

Human comfort, one of the most critical factors in public space utilization, is influenced by a
multisensory interaction between stimuli in the built environment, namely auditory, thermal …

Background An increasing body of research has examined the link between biodiversity of
birds and human mental health, but most studies only use cross-sectional data. Few studies …

New and complex acoustic-visual environments are emerging in contemporary highdensity
cities. The independent and interactive effects of acoustic and visual environments on …

The period of home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic made the importance of a
high-quality surrounding environment even more evident than before. Several studies have …

Among the major sources of disturbance in offices, noise and poor acoustics consistently
rank at the top. Moreover, the positive impact which connecting with nature has on …

Forests can foster mental health and well‐being. Yet, the contribution of forest biodiversity
remains unclear, and experimental research is needed to unravel pathways of biodiversity …