{"product_id":"neuroscience-for-designing-green-spaces-9781032280639","title":"Neuroscience for Designing Green Spaces","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUrban parks and gardens are where people go to reconnect with nature and destress. But do they all provide the same benefits or are some better than others? What specific attributes set some green spaces apart? Can we objectively measure their impact on mental health and well-being? If so, how do we use this evidence to guide the design of mentally healthy cities?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Contemplative Landscape Model unveils the path to answer these questions. Rooted in landscape architecture and neuroscience, this innovative concept is described for the first time in an extended format, offering a deep dive into contemplative design and the science behind it. In the face of the global mental health crisis, and increasing disconnection from nature, design strategies for creating healthier urban environments are what our cities so sorely need. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book delves into the neuroscience behind contemplative landscapes, their key spatial characteristics, and practical applications of the Contempl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This fantastic book provides strong evidence of how vital our outdoor spaces are in improving health and well-being, especially post-pandemic. It shows how healthier urban environments can be achieved to mitigate the impacts of climate change, population growth, ageing, and urbanisation. It is a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners and students.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Bruno Marques\u003c\/b\u003e, President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), Associate Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Creating salubrious landscapes has been a goal of landscape design as old as the landscape architecture profession. This monograph presents a very convincing case of the Contemplative Landscape Model to marry both the goal of aesthetics and health promotion value of landscapes. It will be a very useful reference for researchers, students and practitioners in the field of landscape architecture.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Tan Puay Yok\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eProfessor, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Whilst there is significant evidence showing the beneficial effects of nature to wellbeing, there is still so much we don’t know about cause and effect. This book presents some new arguments – including a role for our subconscious – and drawing on Jung’s model of the psyche to help account for the profound effect nature has on us, positive and negative.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenny Roe\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor in Design \u0026amp; Health, School of Architecture, University of Virginia, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003cb\u003ePART 1: SCIENCE BEHIND THE CONTEMPLATIVE LANDSCAPES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e1.\u003c\/b\u003e Therapeutic Mechanisms of Urban Green Spaces \u003cb\u003e2. \u003c\/b\u003eBrain Response to Contemplative Landscapes and Mental Health Implications \u003cb\u003e3.\u003c\/b\u003e How to Benefit the Most from Contemplative Landscape Exposure? \u003cstrong\u003e PART 2: CONTEMPLATIVE LANDSCAPE FEATURES 4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Character of Peace and Silence \u003cb\u003e5.\u003c\/b\u003e Compatibility \u003cb\u003e6. \u003c\/b\u003eLayers of the Landscape \u003cb\u003e7.\u003c\/b\u003e Landform \u003cb\u003e8.\u003c\/b\u003e Biodiversity \u003cb\u003e9.\u003c\/b\u003e Color and Light \u003cb\u003e10.\u003c\/b\u003e Archetypal Elements \u003cb\u003ePART 3: EXISTING AND FUTURE APPROACHES 11.\u003c\/b\u003e How to Design Contemplative Landscapes? Best Practices and Case Examples \u003cb\u003e12.\u003c\/b\u003e How to Identify Contemplative Landscapes? CLM User’s Manual \u003cb\u003e13. \u003c\/b\u003eA Vision of a Mentally Healthy City \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018944774487,"sku":"9781032280639","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032280639.jpg?v=1750778765","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/neuroscience-for-designing-green-spaces-9781032280639","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}