Homes that blend with their surroundings emphasize the symbiotic, poetic relationship of architecture and nature.

Being surrounded by greenery, beautiful scenery and the quiet of nature motivates individuals to exercise, allows them to increase their self-esteem and to feel more energetic.

A key feature in green communities is a long ‘spine’ walkway, which links its districts together and offers an active pedestrian and bicycle network.

Shared open spaces help create social wellbeing and foster community ties, and they also help provide the residents with a shared sense of place and ownership.

A natural setting helps to improve cohesion and togetherness among family members. It provides families with time to bond and opportunities to reconnect, to get along better with one another,

 

To participate in their communities, and to strengthen parent-child relationships. Living within forest spaces also strengthens the sense of belonging to the community.

The impact goes beyond relationships between individuals and is felt on a wider level; the study also shows that living close to nature can strengthen the sense of belonging to the community, improving social relationships and creating healthier family bonds.

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