Comments on: Architecture, Nature and Occupant Stress http://sensingarchitecture.com/330/architecture-nature-and-occupant-stress/ Architecture | Design | Science | Technology Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:00:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Your Brain: Why Architecture is “Food for Thought” | Sensing Architecturehttp://sensingarchitecture.com/330/architecture-nature-and-occupant-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Your Brain: Why Architecture is “Food for Thought” | Sensing Architecture Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:01:00 +0000 http://sensingarchitecture.com/?p=330#comment-267 [...] needs. In addition, architecture’s ability to coordinate with other surrounding elements, like nature, also makes architecture a wonderful way to feed your thoughts via your [...]

[...] needs. In addition, architecture’s ability to coordinate with other surrounding elements, like nature, also makes architecture a wonderful way to feed your thoughts via your [...]

]]> By: 5 Ways Hospital Design Influences Patient Health | Sensing Architecturehttp://sensingarchitecture.com/330/architecture-nature-and-occupant-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-119 5 Ways Hospital Design Influences Patient Health | Sensing Architecture Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:13:50 +0000 http://sensingarchitecture.com/?p=330#comment-119 [...] Architecture, Nature and Occupant Stress [...]

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]]> By: Architecture, Nature and Occupant Stress | Sensing Architecturehttp://sensingarchitecture.com/330/architecture-nature-and-occupant-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Architecture, Nature and Occupant Stress | Sensing Architecture Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:34:16 +0000 http://sensingarchitecture.com/?p=330#comment-25 [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptFor example, lighting properties could more closely resemble those found in natural sunlight. For better understanding, I like to think about healing gardens that are full of life and appeal to all of the human senses. … [...]

[...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptFor example, lighting properties could more closely resemble those found in natural sunlight. For better understanding, I like to think about healing gardens that are full of life and appeal to all of the human senses. … [...]

]]> By: Sensing Architecture | Sensing Architecturehttp://sensingarchitecture.com/330/architecture-nature-and-occupant-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Sensing Architecture | Sensing Architecture Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:10:10 +0000 http://sensingarchitecture.com/?p=330#comment-16 [...] Architecture, Nature and Occupant Stress [...]

[...] Architecture, Nature and Occupant Stress [...]

]]> By: Laurahttp://sensingarchitecture.com/330/architecture-nature-and-occupant-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Laura Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:54:30 +0000 http://sensingarchitecture.com/?p=330#comment-15 Love the ideas presented here. In regards to the question of infection control - I think it would be interesting to see how the use of more skylights and open atriums between wings of patient rooms, with natural gardens could achieve this healing. Open views of gardens and light but without having to have it in the actual rooms etc. So often hospitals etc are large box like buildings of multiple floors with views that face out over parking lots etc. It would be nice if they could face inward at a planted garden or a natural left space. Love the ideas presented here. In regards to the question of infection control – I think it would be interesting to see how the use of more skylights and open atriums between wings of patient rooms, with natural gardens could achieve this healing. Open views of gardens and light but without having to have it in the actual rooms etc. So often hospitals etc are large box like buildings of multiple floors with views that face out over parking lots etc. It would be nice if they could face inward at a planted garden or a natural left space.

]]> By: Maria Lorena Lehmanhttp://sensingarchitecture.com/330/architecture-nature-and-occupant-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Maria Lorena Lehman Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:35:39 +0000 http://sensingarchitecture.com/?p=330#comment-14 Glad you agree “rdjfraser”! I love nature too!As far as infection control – From what I understand, plants grown under correct cultural conditions have very few disease problems. As for healthcare environments, there is a clean air purification system for airborne infection control.Additionally, designers can integrate technology using digital media and interactive architecture to embed some of nature’s characteristics without always having to use nature, itself. The key is to be selective with how and where nature and/or technology are placed.Balance, balance, balance… Glad you agree “rdjfraser”! I love nature too!

As far as infection control – From what I understand, plants grown under correct cultural conditions have very few disease problems. As for healthcare environments, there is a clean air purification system for airborne infection control.

Additionally, designers can integrate technology using digital media and interactive architecture to embed some of nature’s characteristics without always having to use nature, itself. The key is to be selective with how and where nature and/or technology are placed.

Balance, balance, balance…

]]> By: @rdjfraserhttp://sensingarchitecture.com/330/architecture-nature-and-occupant-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-13 @rdjfraser Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:48:15 +0000 http://sensingarchitecture.com/?p=330#comment-13 I LOVE AND AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY with this idea! I love plants, and nature in my environment. Could you design my home to the same effect?How do you propose overcoming issues of infection control? This is the question I am not sure I know how to answer. I LOVE AND AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY with this idea! I love plants, and nature in my environment. Could you design my home to the same effect?

How do you propose overcoming issues of infection control? This is the question I am not sure I know how to answer.

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