In the Neurourbanism study, we are measuring brain activity before and after what we call a “Nature-based Intervention” at specific sites. We have selected your neighbourhood as one of our study sites. We will collect data in two phases: first, before the intervention (in 2025), and then after (in 2027). Both times, we will be following Read More
Category: Neurolandscape
Calling Nova Gorica locals!
Launching the recruitment for participants of the NUA study in Nova Gorica for April/May 2025! Sign and and help up shape mental health and well-being!
SchoolChanger Project Kicks Off!
NeuroLandscape is proud to be part of the international SchoolChanger project, funded by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021–2027 and co-funded by the European Union. This project promotes mental health and well-being among students by transforming schools into supportive, engaging, and inclusive environments through design. Within the project, NeuroLandscape will conduct a neuroscientific study Read More
Exploring Neurourbanism: A Hands-On Workshop in Singapore | NAFA
On February 25-26, 2025, a group of Biophilic Design students of NAFA, gathered for an immersive workshop titled “Neurourbanism and its Application in Urban Planning and Design,” led by Dr. Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo. This two-day event blended theory and practice, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore how brainwave data can inform urban design. Day 1: Theory and Fieldwork Read More
Exploring Therapeutic Landscapes of Singapore: A Visit to KPMG Wellness Garden
Date: 27 February 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: East Coast Park NParks Office & KPMG Wellness Garden On a bright morning in late February, a group of 21 students gathered at the East Coast Park NParks Office for an insightful session on therapeutic garden design. Facilitated by NParks employees Afiq Fairuz (Landscape Architect and garden designer) and Dr. Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo, the Read More
Nature in Mind: Interview with Dr. Bruno Marques
Dr Bruno Marques is a landscape architect and educator. He completed his Landscape Architecture studies at the University of Lisbon (Portugal) and Berlin Technical University (Germany), followed by his PhD studies at the University of Otago (New Zealand). Bruno has practised in Germany, Estonia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, having an extensive portfolio of Read More
Nature in Mind: An Interview with Erin Sharp-Newton
Erin Sharp-Newton, M. Arch, is the 2024 President for the American Institute of Architects Central New Jersey (AIACNJ.org) and serves as the Director of the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health (UD/MH), founded by Dr. Layla McCay. She has been a Fellow of UD/MH since 2016 and holds the role of Section Editor of Read More
A few words on climate change, mental health and gender
A recent publication tackling the intersection of climate change and health, developed by members of the NeuroLandscape team, has been released in the book Climate Change and Health Hazards: Addressing Hazards to Human and Environmental Health from a Changing Climate, edited by Walter Leal Filho, Diogo Guedes Vidal, and Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis. The chapter, Read More
ICUH 2024: Green Care for Mental Health Equity and its Main Players
We are excited to share that our CEO, Dr. Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo, and our Gender Equality Officer, Dr. Weronika Gąsior, participated in the International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH2024) in Marrakesh, Morocco, to present the results from Work Package 2 of the GreenMe project. The conference, hosted by the International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), Read More