Authors : Aakash Reddy; Deepika Raina

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may610

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Abstract : People in general undergo stress, mental fatigue is a major factor that affects individuals, research papers have suggested that nature has a positive effect on mental fatigue (the experience of nature, rachel kapaln). Students in universities undergo this mental fatigue due to interpersonal conflicts, time constraints, travelling distances, financial constraints and other various factors. The design of a campus extends beyond simply providing a space for studying. It should also have a healing aspect, addressing both functional and psychological needs. Open spaces between buildings help create a sense of direction by connecting and structuring different areas and elements. Additionally, they contribute to the campus's aesthetic appeal by incorporating pleasant surroundings and offering visual surprises.

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