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Testing Reliability Of Biophilic Design Matrix Within Urban Residential Playrooms, Ellen Marte May 2020

Testing Reliability Of Biophilic Design Matrix Within Urban Residential Playrooms, Ellen Marte

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Biophilic interior design in urban playrooms has been greatly understudied. We measured inter-rater reliability of the Biophilic Interior Design Matrix (BID-M) and matrix items by quantitatively coding images of 45 New York City residential playrooms. Findings suggest that the BID-M needs to be modified to better assess urban playrooms.


Nature Nurtures, Moriah Rhodes Jan 2017

Nature Nurtures, Moriah Rhodes

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Richmond, Virginia is defined by our connection to the James River. The James River Park system stretches over 550 acres of natural beauty. The park is broken into 14 different sections from the Huguenot Bridge in the west to a half mile beyond the I-95 Bridge in the east. The James River includes water features that appeal to the young and curious to the most experienced river-adventurer. The James River Park System boasts idyllic shorelines, peaceful meadows, and miles of challenging hiking and biking trails that appeal to the community and guests alike. Every year thousands of people come to …