ABSTRACT
In this book Gayle Souter-Brown explores the social, economic and environmental benefits of developing greenspace for health and well-being. She examines the evidence behind the positive effects of designed landscapes, and explains effective methods and approaches which can be put into practice by those seeking to reduce costs and add value through outdoor spaces.
Using principles from sensory, therapeutic and healing gardens, Souter-Brown focuses on landscape’s ability to affect health, education and economic outcomes. Already valued within healthcare environments, these design guidelines for public and private spaces extend the benefits throughout our towns and cities.
Covering design for school grounds to public parks, public housing to gardens for stressed executives, this richly illustrated text builds the case to justify inclusion of a designed outdoor area in project budgets. With case studies from the US, UK, Africa, Asia, Australasia and Europe, it is an international, inspirational and valuable tool for those interested in landscapes that provide real benefits to their users.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |12 pages
Introduction
part I|84 pages
The Origins and Evolution of Healing Gardens
chapter Chapter 2|19 pages
Why do we need gardens for health and well-being today?
chapter Chapter 3|19 pages
Urban space degradation
chapter Chapter 4|23 pages
Sustainable communities are healthy communities
part II|102 pages
Who will Benefit from Healing Gardens?
chapter Chapter 5|26 pages
Healing gardens for children
chapter Chapter 6|18 pages
Healing gardens for adults
chapter Chapter 7|24 pages
Healing gardens and cityscapes for disabled children and adults
chapter Chapter 8|20 pages
Healing gardens for stressed executives
chapter Chapter 9|13 pages
Cost–benefits of greening the urban environment through healing gardens
part III|68 pages
Designing Healing Gardens Using an Inclusive, Salutogenic Approach
part IV|29 pages
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