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<p>Rapid urbanization has intensified the separation between people and the natural environment, contributing to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and psychological fatigue. Although mental well-being is increasingly recognized within sustainable urban development debates, it remains insufficiently integrated into conventional planning and design practice. Addressing this gap, the study investigates the central question: How can biophilic urbanism enhance mental well-being in culturally and historically sensitive urban environments? Grounded in environmental psychology and biophilic design theory, the research highlights the necessity of incorporating nature-based strategies into contemporary city design to support psychological resilience. A comparative qualitative methodology is applied to three international case studies—Gardens by the Bay (Singapore), the High Line (New York), and Masdar City (Abu Dhabi)—examining the integration of natural elements such as green corridors, water-based landscapes, sensory gardens, and biodiversity-rich interventions across diverse climatic and cultural contexts. The analysis demonstrates that these biophilic strategies reduce psychological stress, enhance cognitive restoration, strengthen social cohesion, and reinforce place attachment. Based on the findings, the study proposes a Biophilic Urban Design Framework <b>(BUD)</b> aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 3, 11, and 15. The framework offers a scalable and culturally responsive model for integrating biophilic principles into urban planning practices to promote mental well-being, support environmental sustainability, and foster stronger human–nature relationships.</p>

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Biophilic urbanism for mental well‑being: a framework for culturally sensitive urban design

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    2026年2月2日

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  • Eatezaz A. Mohammedani,
  • Menna Allah Salah Refai,
  • Lamiaa Adel Shaheen,
  • Rania Abdelrahman Osman Basheer

摘要

Rapid urbanization has intensified the separation between people and the natural environment, contributing to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and psychological fatigue. Although mental well-being is increasingly recognized within sustainable urban development debates, it remains insufficiently integrated into conventional planning and design practice. Addressing this gap, the study investigates the central question: How can biophilic urbanism enhance mental well-being in culturally and historically sensitive urban environments? Grounded in environmental psychology and biophilic design theory, the research highlights the necessity of incorporating nature-based strategies into contemporary city design to support psychological resilience. A comparative qualitative methodology is applied to three international case studies—Gardens by the Bay (Singapore), the High Line (New York), and Masdar City (Abu Dhabi)—examining the integration of natural elements such as green corridors, water-based landscapes, sensory gardens, and biodiversity-rich interventions across diverse climatic and cultural contexts. The analysis demonstrates that these biophilic strategies reduce psychological stress, enhance cognitive restoration, strengthen social cohesion, and reinforce place attachment. Based on the findings, the study proposes a Biophilic Urban Design Framework (BUD) aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 3, 11, and 15. The framework offers a scalable and culturally responsive model for integrating biophilic principles into urban planning practices to promote mental well-being, support environmental sustainability, and foster stronger human–nature relationships.