Therapeutic landscapes : an evidence-based approach to designing healing gardens and restorative outsdoor spaces - Marcus, Clare Cooper; Sachs, Naomi A., 1968- (2014)
History of hospital outdoor space -- Theory, research, and design implications -- Types and locations of therapeutic landscapes and healthcare -- The participatory design process -- General design guidelines for healthcare facilities -- Children's hospital gardens -- Gardens for cancer patients -- Gardens for the frail elderly -- Gardens for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias -- Hospice gardens -- Gardens for mental and behavioral health facilities -- Gardens for veterans and active service personnel -- Rehabilitation gardens -- Restorative gardens in public spaces -- Horticultural therapy and healthcare garden design -- Planting and maintaining therapeutic gardens -- Therapeutic landscapes and sustainability -- The business case and funding for therapeutic gardens -- Evaluation of therapeutic gardens.
Includes bibliographical references (page 216) and index.
Keywords: Medical geography; Landscapes -- Therapeutic use; Landscape architecture -- Therapeutic use; Evidence-based design