4: Nature 
Spending time in nature has been shown unequivocally to improve our happiness and mental wellbeing, regardless of other factors. It has been proven to reduce stress, improve our memories, and make us kinder and more creative. It is almost impossible to overstate how good nature is for our minds.
However, with more than 50% of the world’s population now living in cities and this figure set to rise, many of us are losing this vital connection with the outside world. This places a responsibility on designers to incorporate natural elements ...
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