Gardens and landscapes associated with healthcare facilities have the ability to be special places of respite and renewal. The pleasure of experiencing aspects of nature during times of stress and recovery help allow for contemplation of our humanity and place in nature.
Carefully planned healthcare campus environments start with the arrival experience; parking, safe pedestrian routes, and clear way finding, all contribute to a feeling of control, safety and thereby stress reduction.
Regardless of age or culture, human beings find the natural settings we experience to be helpful to restore calm and balance from periods of stress, depression and anxiety often associated with visits to healthcare facilities.