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May 15, 2026BuildingsOpen Access

The Impact of Biophilic Design in School Common Areas on Perceptual and Physiological Responses

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JKJi‐Yoon KimSPSung-Jun Park

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Overview

Randomized trial examines emotional and physiological responses in university students exposed to biophilic design, indicating its effectiveness in learning environments.

Key Points

  • This study aims to understand how biophilic design in school areas affects users' emotional and physiological responses.
  • Thirty university students were exposed to biophilic and non-biophilic environmental stimuli in common areas.
  • Physiological measurements included hemodynamic responses (fNIRS) and galvanic skin responses (GSRs).
  • Generative AI was used to create simulations of various biophilic designs for the experiment.
  • Biophilic environments significantly stabilized physiological responses compared to non-biophilic settings.
  • Vertical elements in design facilitated cognitive rest, while horizontal elements enhanced attention restoration.
  • Significant associations were found between nature connectedness and physiological responses, emphasizing individual differences.

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Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a06b8f8e7dec685947ab85dhttps://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16101940
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