Sachs, N.A., 1999, Psychiatric hospitals, in: Cooper Marcus, C. & M. Barnes, ‘Healing gardens’, John Wiley, New York
- Author : Sachs, N.A.
- Year : 1999
- Published in Book : Healing gardens
- Pages : 235-322
- Abstract in English : This chapter is on outdoor spaces in psychiatric healthcare facilities. It begins with a historical overview of the use of outdoor space in psychiatric hospitals and units, focusing on the history of Europe and United States. A literature review summarizes information related to the topic of outdoor space in psychiatric care. Six case studies give an in-depth review and analysis of mental healthcare facilities with exemplary outdoor spaces. A set of design guidelines follows the case studies.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: psychiatric hospitals, hospitals, healing gardens, planting design, health, planting design, garden design. UTILITY: lecturers/teachers, academic research, students of universities of professional education.