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Does Designing And Building With Nature Improve Our Health And Well-Being?
There is growing evidence that placing nature at the centre of the design process can significantly affect health and well-being outcomes. From reducing stress and supporting recovery, to enhancing cognitive function and social connection, nature-informed design is increasingly recognised as a vital factor in healthier built environments. Yet questions remain about how strong the evidence is, how benefits are measured, and how far these approaches can be scaled in practice.
Bringing together experts across architecture, landscape design and healthcare, this seminar will explore how engaging with nature can help shape healthier environments—from schools and workplaces to hospitals and public spaces. Drawing on current evidence and real-world projects, the discussion will feature approaches such as green infrastructure, natural light, adaptable landscapes, and restorative design—considering whether these elements can become central to the way we plan and build the places where we live, work, and heal.
Date:
15 October 2025, 17:30
Venue:
Kellogg College, 62 Banbury Road OX2 6PN
Venue Details:
The Hub
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organising department:
Kellogg College
Organisers:
Dr Hannah Grove (Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation),
Dr Astrid Krisch (Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation, Kellogg College),
Professor Carl Heneghan (Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation, Kellogg College),
Dr David Howard (Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation, Kellogg College),
Dr Juliet Carpenter (Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation, Kellogg College)
Organiser contact email address:
gchu@kellogg.ox.ac.uk
Part of:
GCHU Public Seminar series
Booking required?:
Recommended
Booking url:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/does-designing-and-building-with-nature-improve-our-health-and-well-being-tickets-1693390128459?aff=oddtdtcreator
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Jessie Weavers-Medina
