White-Papers

Education, research, and evaluations are necessary tools for balancing human needs with those of nature. SPROUT offers resources to inform and facilitate the design process with our clients.

White Papers and Post-Occupancy Evaluations

Research and evaluation provide a quantitative and qualitative set of data that inform design responses. An understanding of the implications of this data grounds landscapes for healing and sustainability in studies that associate specific design features with beneficial outcomes for people and nature. These studies include research on the correlation between environmental design and health, ecological, cultural, and cost benefits. Research also includes Post-Occupancy Evaluations on user responses to built projects. A documentation and analysis of user patterns, surveys, and landscape features ensure that the design intention fulfills its long-term goals and informs future landscapes.

In order to share our research references and observations, SPROUT posts collected information as “white papers” and post-occupancy evaluations. These documents enrich our designs and provide valuable information for designers and clients on improving sustainable practices and the environment of care.

White Papers 

Intro-to-Healing-Gardens

 

 An Introduction to Healing Gardens

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 Steps to Creating a Successful Healing Garden

Funding-Healing-Gardens

 

 Finding Funding Sources for Healing Gardens

Memory-Garden

 

Landscapes for Aging : The Benefits of Memory Gardens at Nursing Homes

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Landscapes for Strength: Hope Gardens at Cancer Centers

Post-Occupancy Evaluations of Healthcare Projects

POE-Jacqueline-Fiske-Garden

 

POE - Jacqueline Fiske Garden at Jupiter Medical Center

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POE - The Pavilion at Jupiter Medical Center