Nature, Health & Design Laboratory: Arboretum

The Arboretum is a full-scale out-of-doors HDLA [health design in landscape architecture] laboratory, consisting of three projects:

  • Nacadia® therapy garden, where individuals suffering from stress related illnesses are offered nature-based therapy
  • Octovia® health forest, where visitors are offered mentally restorative nature experiences which promote good mental health
  • Move Green, where people with mobility disabilities and others are offered nature-based experiences and activities that promote mental, physical and social health

All three are designed according to the process model for evidence-based health design in landscape architecture [EBHDL].

It is an example of a salutogenic approach, which relates to the circumstances that help to maintain or promote the individual’s good health and functioning in society, despite, for example, a disability or diagnosis. This implies when designing for vulnerable target groups, where the target groups’ capabilities, strengths and resources must be considered.

Promoting people’s health goes beyond the health sector and includes landscape architects, who are essential to the implementation of SDG 3 “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages” and to SDG 11.7 emphasizing that vulnerable groups, must have access to green and public spaces.

July 6 2023, 14:30 - 19:30

MEETING POINT

Bella Center

MODALITY

Bus and Walk

FINISHES AT

Bella Center

PRICE

FREE OF CHARGE

*made possible by BEVICA

TICKETS

*redirecting to registration

ACCESSIBILITY

All of the tours are accessible with foldable wheelchairs and partial mobility. On all walking tours you can also bring an electric wheelchair. Please let us know if you need this on tours@uia2023cph.org. If you have a personal helper, this person can come along for free. It’s possible to bring your service dog along on bus and boats. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on tours@uia2023cph.org.
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