This study aims to explore the differences in benefits between students using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, websites (such as Chat GPT), and those not using them in the process of interior design. The research will assess the impact of using AI technology on students' efficiency, creativity, and the quality, completeness, and professionalism of their design works in the interior design process. This study employs literature review, experimental methods, questionnaire surveys, and in-depth interviews to assist in data analysis. The experimental design used in the research compares the performance of students with similar knowledge backgrounds and skill levels in conducting interior design assignments with or without AI assistance. The results of the study will provide insights into students' attitudes, perceptions, and skill improvements when using AI technology in interior design, and will offer reference value for educational practices and future research.

We developed an evaluation index model for healing gardens designed using computer-aided design. The landscape therapy theory, innovative methodologies such as the fuzzy Delphi method, and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) were integrated into the model. Three core design indices for healing gardens—somatosensory elements, visual components, and physical activity features—were identified and analyzed using the developed index model in this study. Plant diversity was identified as the most significant factor, followed by modeling aesthetics, color variety, plant healing properties, spatial recreational features, sensory richness, unobstructed circulation, and barrier-free design. While the developed evaluation index model has limitations, it is a novel and systematic model based on innovative computing methods to assess and enhance contemporary healing garden design.

In the wave of the information technology era and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, online meeting discussions have become popular and many new social media tools have been widely used by the public. Online meeting discussions have many advantages over traditional physical meeting communication methods. This study used a SWOT analysis to compare the differences between physical and online meetings, and a comparative empirical study of the implementing consensus on visual signage systems was conducted to examine the implementation benefits between physical and online meetings for reference in subsequent studies.

For inclusive design, we conducted the Taichung Melody Project to enhance the urban park’s children’s playground in terms of inclusivity and user-friendliness. The post-occupancy evaluation was used for Sanxin Park to analyze the improvement effect and the satisfaction degree with the park facilities, park sensory, and park management. The purpose of park use directly impacted sensory satisfaction and management satisfaction. The research results can be used as a reference for future key projects of park playground improvement.

This research is based on the theory of geographic location and uses a combination of Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to establish an evaluation framework for the site selection of Healing Parks. The research applies geographic information system (GIS) and conducts empirical research in Nantun District, Taichung City. The research examines the site selection indicators from three dimensions: environmental, socio-economic, and policy. The quantitative results of AHP weight values show that park accessibility (0.41), surrounding age structure (0.19), park area (0.13), and distance to public transportation (0.11) are the top four important evaluation indicators. Taking the existing parks in Nantun District as an example, the research calculates the priority order of Healing Parks site selection as Nanyuan Park (3.94) > Fengle Sculpture Park (3.72) > Wenxin Forest Park (3.56). Although there is room for improvement in the evaluation indicator system, this research provides decision-makers with decision-making references, enhances social welfare, promotes the development of healing, and enriches the research content and methods of related disciplines.