Nature & nurture unite: A fan of evidence-based design makes a compelling argument for getting residents closer to nature.

摘要

First is a clarification of the terms "nature" and "happier and healthier," as used in this discussion. "Nature" refers to an organic environment capable of maintaining the processes necessary for survival (birth, growth, death, and interaction). This could be a solitary tree in a back yard or an entire rainforest in South America. "Healthier and happier" is limited to research where studies have measured heart rates, hormone production, cell growth, recovery rates, and other quantifiable reactions.