Community Outreach
This community service learning project explored recharge ideas for the community of Southcoast Hospital. Partnered with a nursing student from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, we learned about the current conditions surrounding the medical community and generated design strategies and options to give back to the hospital staff.
This concept was derived from healing gardens, which are designed to provide benefits to a diverse population with different needs.
Elements in the space allow staff to admire nature and experience psychological comfort. Nature can decrease blood pressure, respiration, brain activity, and the production of stress hormones.
This shows the path of the sun
throughout the day when enjoying the outdoor space. The space will have harsh and direct rays of
sunlight throghout the entire day.
Evidence Based Design
Site
Concept
Perspectives
VARIETY OF SEATING OPTIONS:
Provides a opportunity to observe nature in different area, while providing distractions from pain/discomfort.
VARIETY OF HORTICULTURE:
Plants offer psychological comfort. Should include flowers, vegetation, and a calming water feature. Plants alleviate anxiety and tension.