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Wood In The Built Environment: The Restorative Benefits Of Wood On Student Health And Well-Being, Samantha Mcnair
Wood In The Built Environment: The Restorative Benefits Of Wood On Student Health And Well-Being, Samantha Mcnair
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Reaching Canadian shores in March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic relentlessly continues to impact life on a global scale. Post-secondary students have been especially hard hit throughout the pandemic, with the doors of many institutions still closed 20 months after the initial lockdowns. They have had to self-navigate the difficulties of remote learning while grappling with several negative health concerns associated with extended periods of time spent in artificial environments, such as social isolation, mental fatigue, increased stress, and low levels of motivation. This study seeks to determine how interior applications of wood can be used to improve the health …
Material Connexion Award 2021, Henny Shastri
Material Connexion Award 2021, Henny Shastri
Featured Student Work
The project showcases the use of Material Connexion Library Materials for a commercial design project- URBANIO - A Coworking Space, in an innovative way. The purpose of these materials is to elevate their aesthetic value as they are visually appealing along with their sustainable and environmentally friendly characteristics.