GREEN SPACES DESIGN IN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS: A REVIEW OF LANDSCAPE PRACTICE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND STUDENTS’ WELL-BEING
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https://doi.org/10.24191/q1s7gt81Keywords:
Green Spaces, Universities, Design, Characteristics, Well-BeingAbstract
This study explores the design characteristics of green spaces in Malaysian universities and their influence on students’ well-being. The research aims to identify key landscape features that contribute to sustainability and user satisfaction within higher education campuses. A systematic literature review was conducted, covering 50 peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2024 across major academic databases. The analysis revealed that integrating both softscape and hardscape elements, such as vegetation, water features, pathways, and seating, plays a vital role in enhancing environmental quality and psychological restoration. The findings highlight the importance of accessibility, diversity, and the aesthetic balance of green spaces in shaping sustainable and student-centred campus environments. The study provides practical insights for university planners and architects to improve campus liveability and promote well-being through evidence-based landscape design.
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