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<p>The presence of greenery around and within buildings is an integral aspect of architectural space. Although scientific knowledge regarding the impact of greenery on human well-being is expanding, there remains a scarcity of guidelines for implementing this knowledge in architectural design. This review article aims to lay the foundation for further research dedicated to supporting architectural design in the seamless integration of greenery as a co-creative element within human living space. Existing review literature is diverse and dispersed across various scientific disciplines, addressing distinct objectives, approaches, and research methodologies. Consequently, this review initially concentrates on an in-depth exploration of the broad topic of perception in architecture, highlighting significant theories and methods. Subsequently, the analysis extends to the current state of research specifically centred on well-being and the perception of greenery in the built environment. The evaluation emphasizes criteria conducive to obtaining objective, quantitative results. Finally, considering their stages of development, the available research methods are categorized and those most pertinent to the field of architecture are identified.</p>
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The presence of greenery around and within buildings is an integral aspect of architectural space. Although scientific knowledge regarding the impact of greenery on human well-being is expanding, there remains a scarcity of guidelines for implementing this knowledge in architectural design. This review article aims to lay the foundation for further research dedicated to supporting architectural design in the seamless integration of greenery as a co-creative element within human living space. Existing review literature is diverse and dispersed across various scientific disciplines, addressing distinct objectives, approaches, and research methodologies. Consequently, this review initially concentrates on an in-depth exploration of the broad topic of perception in architecture, highlighting significant theories and methods. Subsequently, the analysis extends to the current state of research specifically centred on well-being and the perception of greenery in the built environment. The evaluation emphasizes criteria conducive to obtaining objective, quantitative results. Finally, considering their stages of development, the available research methods are categorized and those most pertinent to the field of architecture are identified.

Introducing Greenery into a Building Based on its Impact on Human Wellbeing – Review of Theories and Methods in Architecture

Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment

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The presence of greenery around and within buildings is an integral aspect of architectural space. Although scientific knowledge regarding the impact of...

Introducing Greenery into a Building Based on its Impact on Human Wellbeing – Review of Theories and Methods in Architecture

Pubblicato online: 31 dic 2023

Pagine: 69 - 78

Ricevuto: 25 mag 2023

Accettato: 15 dic 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0051

Parole chiave
Perception of greenery in architecture, Sustainable architecture, Wellbeing design in architecture

© 2023 Katarzyna Zielonko-Jung et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Introducing Greenery into a Building Based on its Impact on Human Wellbeing – Review of Theories and Methods in Architecture

Pubblicato online: 31 dic 2023

Pagine: 69 - 78

Ricevuto: 25 mag 2023

Accettato: 15 dic 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2023-0051

Parole chiavePerception of greenery in architecture, Sustainable architecture, Wellbeing design in architecture

© 2023 Katarzyna Zielonko-Jung et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
Perception of greenery in architecture, Sustainable architecture, Wellbeing design in architecture