Research Design Connections: Nature and Performance
Sadik and Kamardeen researched the professional implications of experiencing indoor nature (for example, inside plants, window views, pre-recorded nature sounds) and outdoor nature. They determined via a literature review that “indoor nature exposure contributes [positively] to social sustainability through its impact on workers’ health and motivation while outdoor nature exposure contributes [positively] to economic, environmental and social sustainability through its impact on workers’ restoration, stress reduction and stress coping. Workplace design should therefore embed both indoor and outdoor nature exposure to maximise impacts on employees. . . . Social sustainability, the human dimension of sustainable development, embodies essential aspects of human life including quality of life, health, employment and pleasant work. . . . Social sustainability therefore emphasises the significance of employees’ well-being and satisfaction to the global development agenda.” Abdul-Manan Sadik and Imriyas Kamardeen. 2020. “Enhancing Employees’ Performance and Well-Being with Nature Exposure Embedded Office Workplace Design.” Journal of …
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