Nature - Research

As I want my design to be based on nature theme I was doing few researches on the beginning of the unit that could back up my idea.

I was looking at why people should connect with nature and how nature affects us. 

I found out lots of different articles and journals that are explaining why nature is important in our life's and why we should explore the nature daily. 

ScienceDaily says that:

• People feel more alive being outside
• ''Nature is fuel for the soul'' - Richard Ryan
• Nature experience is immportant for out mental and physical health
• Instead of drinking coffee, go outside it is a better way t get energized 

ScienceDaily, 2010 'Spending time in nature makes people feel more alive, study shows' Source - University of Rochester [online]  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100603172219.htm [Access date 26/11/2015]

University of Minesota says that;

• Environment can increase or reduce our stress, which in turn impact our bodies
• Nature or just viewing scenes of nature reduces; anger, fear, and stress
• Nature experience help us cope with pain
• Nature increases attention span later on children with ADHD
• Time spend with nature connect us with nature
• Unpleasant environment; feel anxious, sad, helpless - this elevates your blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and suppresses your immune system. A pleasant environment reverse that. 

Taking Charge/University of Minesota, 2014, Taking charge of your health and wellbeing 'How does nature impact our wellbeing?' [online] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/environment/nature-and-us/how-does-nature-impact-our-wellbeing [Access date 26/11/2015]

WebMD says that;

• 'Nature prescriptions' o help treat a variety of medical conditions, from post-cancer fatigue to obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
• Many health care researchers and practitioners say that ecotherapy (also known as green therapy, nature therapy, and earth-centered therapy) -- a term coined by pastoral counselor Howard Clinebell in his 1996 book of the same name -- can have regenerative powers, 
• Walk in the country reduces depression in 71% of participans
• 5 minutes in natural settings improve our mood, self-esteem, and motivation

WebMD, Health and balance, 2015, By Carol Sorgen 'Do you need a nature prescription?' [online] http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/nature-therapy-ecotherapy [Access date 26/11/2015]

This is just three research summary that I did for my project. Rest of it I have in my book where I collect everything that I do for my Feasibility Project. I did this researches to help me to understand how nature is important for us, which it also back up my design idea as I want to design a pavilion/shelter that will connect people with nature and will help them to relax.