Exploring the Evidence: The role of nature and landscapes in physical, psychological, and spiritual renewal

Marguerite L. Koepke

《創藝學報 JAD》 2期 (2012/06) Pp. 77-87

https://doi.org/10.29727/JAD.201206.0006

並列摘要

Aren’t all gardens healing gardens? Don’t all landscapes improve human wellness and restore ones outlook and perspective? The answer to these questions is both yes and no. In the discussion of healthcare and therapeutic design and especially with regard to the landscape, general knowledge and perception acquired over time directs us to logically embrace the ideas that nature, any kind of nature, typically helps one feel better, improves overall sense of wellbeing, and restores physical and mental energy after long periods of concentration or focused attention on difficult tasks. However, the quality of the nature experience directly relates to the overall restorative effects. Current scientific thinking, research, and design have all helped lay important groundwork for the design professions. Studies have furnished processes and offered evidence that support creative defensible design solutions that have quantifiable outcomes. This paper discusses current theory and the need for designers to develop a framework of design criteria related to the theory, evidence, and current thinking about wellness, health and healing.