Shan Jiang
Nature through a Hospital Window: The Therapeutic Benefits of Landscape in Architectural Design
Nature through a Hospital Window: The Therapeutic Benefits of Landscape in Architectural Design
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This book explores the therapeutic benefits of nature in healthcare environments through experimental studies. It emphasizes the importance of windows and transparent spaces in strengthening people-nature interactions, particularly in aging populations. The first study demonstrates individual psychophysiological responses in simulated hospital waiting areas with varying levels of visual access to nature, while the second experiment utilizes immersive virtual reality techniques to explore the impact of gardens and nature views on spatial cognition and navigation in hospitals. The book highlights the benefits of nature from hospital interiors and appeals to academics and designers interested in therapeutic landscapes and healthcare architecture.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This captivating book delves into the therapeutic benefits of nature in healthcare environments, utilizing two cutting-edge experimental studies. Through meticulous research, it emphasizes the role of windows and transparent spaces in enhancing people's interactions with nature. High-quality, supportive, and patient-centered healthcare environments are a foremost priority for healthcare designers globally, particularly in response to the growing needs of aging populations.
The first study explores individual psychophysiological responses, moods, and preferences in simulated hospital waiting areas with varying levels of visual access to nature through windows. It sheds light on how natural elements can influence patients' well-being and comfort during their stay. The second experiment employs immersive virtual reality techniques to examine how gardens and nature views impact people's spatial cognition, wayfinding behaviors, and overall experience when navigating hospitals. By integrating architectural theory, the book highlights the profound advantages of incorporating nature into hospital interiors.
This concise volume appeals to academics and designers interested in therapeutic landscapes and healthcare architecture, offering valuable insights into the transformative power of nature in healthcare settings.
Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367641078
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