The Biophilia of Urban AgricultureVivian Loftness, FAIA, CMU Professor of Architecture

figure 1. Urban gardens are rich in biophiic delight (photo: Loftness)

Figure 2. Comparison between Window Proximity and Health Complaintsin two Federal Offices controlling for rank [CBPD 1994]

Figure 3. Health Gains related to Access to the Natural Environment (Loftness, Snyder 2008)

Figure 4. Severity of symptoms in the presence and absence of indoor plants (Fjeld 1998)

Figure 5. Urban Gardens build community and resiliency (photo: Loftness)