Spotlight on Research: Can Artificial Water Features Improve Your Well-being?

Monday, July 7, 2025
by The Community Well-being Team

Growing evidence suggests that being near , such as rivers and lakes, can improve overall well-being. A group of landscape architecture researchers from the South China University of Technology completed a scoping review to determine if artificial and indoor water features had similar positive impacts on well-being. It turns out that your garden pond or desktop fountain can help reduce stress and increase social interactions.

You can find the full article at:

  • Xie, Q.; Lee, C.; Lu, Z.; & Yuan, X. (2021). Interactions with artificial water features: A scoping review of health-related outcomes, Landscape and Urban Planning, 215 (104191). ISSN 0169-2046, . Keywords: Water feature; Health; Built environment; Psychological effect; Health behavior
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