Circulation configuration

Paths, intersections and route structure

family: Wayfinding

ND-0030 · 2015 · Experimental neuroimaging study
Moderate-high Adjacent human mechanism
Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation
Bratman et al. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
A nature walk reduced self-reported rumination and subgenual prefrontal activation relative to an urban walk.
ND-0077 · 2008 · Systematic review
High Direct built environment
A Review of the Research Literature on Evidence-Based Healthcare Design
Ulrich et al. HERD
The review found design-relevant evidence across infection control, acoustics, nature/daylight, ergonomics, room type and layout, while quality varied by topic.