Effects of architectural interventions on psychological, cognitive, social, and pro-environmental aspects of occupant well-being: Results from an immersive online study

摘要: The impact of the built environment on human well-being is a growing area of research due to the increasing amount of time people spend indoors. This paper presents a novel research approach utilizing an immersive online survey to evaluate the influence of built features on four well-being outcomes: sense of belonging, stress, creativity, and pro-environmental concern. The survey employs pictures and videos to immerse participants (N = 411) in different settings, focusing on the effects of natural versus artificial materials, the presence versus absence of windows, and photographic decor with representations of diverse versus non-diverse people. Results indicate statistically significant impacts of these built features on our well-being metrics. Specifically, the presence of windows promotes a stronger sense of belonging compared to the absence of windows. Natural materials result in lower negative affect, one …