1.2. Virtual Reality and Restorative Environments
HEAT
Despite the many benefits of exercise and nature contact during work breaks, employees can face challenges in implementing these restorative practices during their workday. For example, it might not be possible for employees to leave their work site to take a break outdoors. They may lack access to safe outdoor spaces, may be located in geographic locations that frequently experience inclement weather, or may desire to avoid certain aspects of physical activity or time outdoors, such as exposure to sunlight or heat. There are many ways in which a workplace can be designed to feature more of a connection to nature, termed biophilic work design [However, it is important to acknowledge that some environments are more suitable for recovery than others [