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March 15, 2026BuildingsOpen Access

The Physiological and Psychological Effects of the Built Environment: Research Progress and Implications

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Review shows health impacts of built environments in urban planning, highlighting emotional responses and technology use.

This review assesses the physiological and psychological effects of the built environment on health.
Systematic literature review across architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, geography, and psychology.
Analyzed research scales from macro-level districts to micro-level environments.
Evaluated impacts on emotional responses and health outcomes using big data and machine learning.
Built environment effects extend from emotional reactions to overall health and well-being outcomes.
The integration of technology like virtual reality and physiological monitoring enhances understanding of spatial perception.
Identification of gaps in interdisciplinary research and long-term data monitoring for health-promoting design.

Deng et al. (2026) studied this question.

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