The Development of L-System-based Fractal-like University Learning Environments for Modulating A Student’s Overall Well-being
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Universities are increasingly expected to support students’ overall well-being, yet many learning environments remain spatially rigid and visually limited. Drawing on environmental psychology, this study explores how fractal-like, naturalistic geometries can enhance perceptual comfort and cognitive ease. Using Lindenmayer Systems (L-Systems), a rule-based generative framework is developed to design key interior elements within a university studio. A two-loop methodology is proposed: Loop I generates and evaluates spatial components based on performance criteria such as light transmission and spatial organization; Loop II integrates these into immersive virtual reality (VR) environments for user testing. This study advances an evidence-oriented design framework linking fractal theory, generative & computational design, and VR evaluation for well-being and supportive learning environments.