Virtual Reality Forest Bathing
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This is an introductory video describing the virtual reality forest bathing project in Salt Lake County, Utah. Our program will start in June, 2025.
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New Nature VR Program Launching This June at the HARP Lab
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We’re excited to announce the launch of the Nature VR program at the HARP Lab starting June 2025! This innovative initiative uses virtual reality (VR) to explore how immersive natural environments can support health, well-being, and aging-in-place. Through cutting-edge research and creative technology, the Nature VR program offers participants the opportunity to experience restorative virtual […]
Read MoreWelcome to Our DIHR Summer Fellows: Emma Andreasen and Dustin Higginson
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We’re proud to announce Emma Andreasen and Dustin Higginson as the first-ever recipients of the DIHR Summer Fellowship—a new initiative supporting emerging scholars engaged in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of health, architecture, and resilience.Emma and Dustin were nominated for their exceptional potential and dedication to this important field. Each has been awarded $2,500 in […]
Read MoreDr. Andy Hong invited as guest speaker to the WHO Age-Friendly and Environmentally Sustainable Cities workshop
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DIHR Faculty member Dr. Andy Hong was invited as a keynote guest speaker at the Age-Friendly and Environmentally Sustainable Cities workshop, hosted by Kyoto University in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This event which took place at Kyoto University Medical Campus from 11–13 March 2025, brought together experts from Europe, the US (Andy […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Hosts CA+P Research Symposium
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The University of Utah’s College of Architecture and Planning (CA+P) will hold its annual Research Symposium on March 4, 2025. The event features faculty presentations, a keynote by Professor Alenka Poplin from Iowa State University, and discussions on cutting-edge research in architecture, planning, and design. Open to the public, the symposium offers a chance to […]
Read MoreDr. Ajla Akšamija Featured in AIA Philadelphia Context – Winter 2025
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Dr. Ajla Akšamija was interviewed by Dr. Franca Trubiano for the latest issue of AIA Philadelphia Context magazine, which focuses on architectural research. In this issue, she discusses the state of architectural research within the profession, its opportunities and challenges, and the crucial role research plays in fostering innovation. Her insights contribute to a broader […]
Read MoreKeith Diaz to Facilitate New 1U Wellbeing and Resilience Initiative at the University of Utah
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Keith Diaz Facilitates New 1U Wellbeing and Resilience Initiative at the University of Utah Dr. Keith Diaz Moore will be playing a pivotal role in the University of Utah’s new 1U Wellbeing and Resilience Initiative, aimed at fostering a culture of health and mental resilience across the university community. This innovative program, developed under the […]
Read MoreDr. Andy Hong invited as a member of the planning committee at the National Academies’ workshop on sustainability for higher education
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Dr. Andy Hong invited to the National Academies’ workshop on sustainability for higher education Dr. Andy Hong has been invited as a member of the planning committee for the workshop on sustainability in higher education at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. His involvement underscores the growing importance of academic institutions in addressing […]
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