A randomised field experiment to test the restorative properties of purpose-built biophilic “regeneration pods”

What is it about?

We conducted an experiment to test whether biophilic "regeneration pods" are more effective than regular spaces for promoting stress recovery within offices. Participants completed difficult tasks, and then took a break in either the regeneration pod or an empty meeting room. The results show that participants who took their break in the regeneration pods showed comparatively lower anxiety and perceived effort, and also performed better on subsequent tests.

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