Biophilia of urban agriculture vivian loftness

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The Biophilia of Urban Agriculture Vivian Loftness, FAIA, CMU Professor of Architecture figure 1. Urban gardens are rich in biophiic delight (photo: Loftness)

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The Biophilia of Urban AgricultureVivian Loftness, FAIA, CMU Professor of Architecture

figure 1. Urban gardens are rich in biophiic delight (photo: Loftness)

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Figure 2. Comparison between Window Proximity and Health Complaintsin two Federal Offices controlling for rank [CBPD 1994]

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Figure 3. Health Gains related to Access to the Natural Environment (Loftness, Snyder 2008)

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Figure 4. Severity of symptoms in the presence and absence of indoor plants (Fjeld 1998)

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Figure 5. Urban Gardens build community and resiliency (photo: Loftness)