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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group All Inclusive Design 14 years, 3 months ago
Hi Chad – What got me interested in Inclusive design? You’re right, it was my work with therapeutic gardens, especially gardens in the healthcare setting. But then branching out from that, thinking about taking the design principles used for therapeutic gardens in places of healing and broadening to other places where people play and learn. Tara…[Read more]
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group All Inclusive Design 14 years, 3 months ago
How did I miss this group until now?! Thanks for setting it up, Chad. Best, Naomi
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 14 years, 5 months ago
“Make it Pretty and They Will Come: The Role of Aesthetics in Patient Satisfaction.” New TLN Blog post.
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 14 years, 5 months ago
“Therapy in the Desert” – Guest postt by TLN member Brice Bradley: Three healing gardens in the Phoenix, AZ area.
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 14 years, 6 months ago
Sustainable AND Restorative Landscapes: Sustainable Sites Initiative’s Pilot Projects, Four To Watch http://www.healinglandscapes.org/blog.
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC replied to the topic Green space as a factor in improving depressed urban areas in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 14 years, 7 months ago
I totally agree. Not a question (among most), just further evidence, both anecdotal and quantitative. Ming Kuo’s team at the Landscape and Human Health Lab have contributed significantly to this field over the decades, and this recent article in the Hartford Courant seemed like a good vehicle to tap into the more “serious” research that they are…[Read more]
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 14 years, 8 months ago
This from Susan Erickson, Chair of the ASLA Healthcare and Therapeutic Design Professional Practice Network. If you are a member of that group (and maybe even if you’re not – worth contacting Susan about if you’re interested), please consider submitting an article for the next newsletter. Great way to share information, get exposure, and connect…[Read more]
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 14 years, 9 months ago
New article that you all might be interested in: “Gardens for Recovery.”
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago
CONGRATULATIONS, Brandon, Clayton, and Wendy! I’m inspired.
Sadly, not inspired enough to take Section E again in June. I’ve got a huge project due right about then, and I just don’t think I can give studying the time it really needs. Being self-employed and having to do this on one’s own really sucks. Happy to have work, not happy that my big…[Read more] -
Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 10 months ago
Thanks much to Chad and Charles. Are there specific details that you used, or did you just design your own details for each specific site? I’m going to look at SSI and see if there are any parking lots in their case studies; looking for pictures of good examples to show client that it can look good as well as earn them LEED credits!
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group LEED in Landscape Architecture 14 years, 10 months ago
Anyone have a good detail/case study for using planting islands as small stormwater catchment areas? This is for the northeast, and the parking lot will most likely have standard curbs, but if there’s another idea… Just getting started on the project, but excited about the possibilities. Thanks!
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 2 months ago
Live! New Therapeutic Landscapes Network website: http://www.healinglandscapes.org
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 3 months ago
The ASLA Student Awards were announced today, and this one looks germane to the topic of Therapeutic Landscapes:
Residential Design Category HONOR AWARD
The Productive Landscape: Urban Housing for Autistic Adults
John Gough, Student ASLA, and Adam C. Nordfors, Student ASLA
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC replied to the topic DG on a path – just plain DG or with added stabilizer? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 3 months ago
Great stuff, thanks very much. What a great resource, this Land8Lounge. I think that for their purposes, plain DG will be just fine.
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 3 months ago
Check out Land8Lounge member Jason King’s review of Esther Sternberg’s new book, Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being. An excellent review of an excellent new book.
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 4 months ago
And new InformeDesign article review on Children’s Use of Accessible Playgrounds.
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 5 months ago
Here’s an article that some of you may find interesting, about what they are saying is the first “universally accessible” playground. I have a feeling it’s not the first, but it’s still perhaps a good example, anyway. Anyone down in FL want to visit and report back to us? http://tinyurl.com/mp4x6t.
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 6 months ago
New TLDBlog post! “Nature as Therapy for Hypertension and Other Stress-Related Disorders.”
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 6 months ago
See the latest comment on the TLDBlog “Garden fragrance as an emotional memory trigger” for some great information about this subject, from Wendy who wrote her thesis on the subject. You can also link to her thesis, which I’ll be posting soon on the Therapeutic Landscapes Database.
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Naomi Sachs, ASLA, EDAC posted an update in the group Therapeutic Landscapes Network 15 years, 7 months ago
Chris, just saw your response to Katrina – thanks for the info! I’m behind with adding data to the TLD, but this is great information.
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