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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/C8C2AFE8-C73D-4CB5-AAA6-B50674B6A35C | ||
| Year | 2025 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Thesis Project | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Klea Biniakou, "Virtual Blue spaces: A framework for enhancing well-being in isolated and extreme environments", Diploma Thesis Project, School of Architecture, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2025 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.102405 | ||
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This research thesis explores the impact of isolation and confinement on human health, with a particular focus on the psychological and physiological effects. We examine the role of nature in supporting human well-being, highlighting the importance of “blue spaces”- water-based environments that provide unique health benefits compared to other natural elements. Recognizing the challenges that exist in extreme environments where direct access to nature is limited, we evaluate the potential of mixed reality technologies to simulate natural environments as a mitigation strategy.By integrating virtual nature into confined spaces, mixed reality technologies offer a promising tool for relieving stress and improving overall mental health in isolated environments. Through a review of existing mixed reality applications in extreme environments, we evaluate the effectiveness of these virtual interventions and provide a comparative analysis of virtual reality and mixed reality.Finally, we propose a framework for designing an experimental process to evaluate the spatial and psychological effects of mixed reality interventions in extreme environments. This research highlights the potential of virtual nature as a restorative alternative to real-world exposure to nature, and provides insights for designing supportive habitats that prioritize psychological resilience and well-being for individuals in isolation and extreme environments.
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