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Mitigating Stress: What Neuroscience Teaches Us About Virtual Work and Collaboration Ryan J. Mullenix , AIA Megha Parekh Sinha , AICP, LEED AP BD+C Partner, NBBJ Principal, NBBJ

Mitigating Stress Dr. John Medina Professor of Bioengineering, University of Washington

The Basics

Mitigating Stress Range of Activities in a Day That Our Campus and Facilities Should Support Movement Connection Exercise Awareness Interaction Sensory Boost Stimulation ACTION Diversity Interest Focus View Daylight Biophilia Access to Nature Thermal Comfort Acoustics REST Recharge Emotion Relief Camaraderie Beauty Rejuvenation Meaning

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Stress

Space Should Connect to Nature Nature is not merely “nice," it is a vital ingredient in healthy human functioning. In fact, viewing natural landscapes tends to promote faster and more complete restoration from stress than viewing unblighted environments lacking nature. Kahn – 2006 Kaplan – 1992 Kellert & Wilson - 1993

The Power of the Environment Green foliage Water events These elements, especially in combination, boost specific components of executive function in adolescents.

Creativity

Space Should Pique Curiosity People don’t pay attention to boring things. (N)ovel stimuli – the unusual, unpredictable, or distinctive – is a powerful way to harness attention in service of interest. Dr. John Medina Professor of Bioengineering, University of Washington

Mitigating Stress COVID Disruption

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Mitigating Stress Higher Ed Opportunity

Mitigating Stress Holistic Higher Ed Environments

A New Rhythm of Life

Mitigating Stress When, How, and Where Learning Happens The Pandemic Forces Us to Reconsider All Three Influences at Once

Reset Rooms Nooks Outdoor Hubs

Outdoor Social and Outdoor Work Learning Pods Rooms Bringing Nature Indoors

Stress on the Frontline

Grant “permission,” create an owner’s manual that reinforces healthy behaviors

Mitigating Stress Affect Labeling Areas Research shows affect labeling — putting feelings into words — lowers emotional reactivity and disrupts the brain’s flight-or-fight response. It is critical to provide space for students/campus users to express their feelings in constructive ways.

Staying Human

Define what “human” means…

and don’t forget to be humane.

Mitigating Stress Scale & Time Community Through Communication Human? Agency behavior motivation meaning organic & unpredictable Don’t just Remote react, vs. on-site Location respond Work modes Virtual conference rules Communication manual Shifts