This case study was conducted to investigate student’s perception on surrounding residential landscape at Jinnah Hall, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The study was conducted to evaluate a student’s perception on the effectiveness of landscape design, on students' academic and social life; determine the association between student preference to a particular plant and their ages and to showcase the role of campus landscape on students physical and mental health. The research methodology incorporates a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, including surveys and interviews. A total of 200 students participated in this study through the completion of the questionnaire, and interviews were conducted to supplement the quantitative data. Collected data was analyzed through SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) and Chi square test, at 5% probability level. The findings showed that large portion of the students were within the age bracket of 20-21 years, with 46.3% belong to rural areas. The results showed that about 60% of respondents prefer flowering plant. In terms of color most of the respondents had preference for red and white color flower the result of the Chi-square test showcased that student preference to color is independent to their ages. In relation to satisfaction about half of the respondents were satisfied with the current hall landscaping. Similarly, majority 56% of the students are aware of the therapeutic Effect of Horticulture to improve mental health. Provision of more foot path, red flowers as well as ornamental plants are here by recommended.

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KeyWords: Landscape element, Microclimate

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