Review of Neuroscience for Designing Green Spaces: Contemplative Landscapes
Ariel Evan Mayse
Journal of Contemplative Studies September 21, 2024 DOI: 10.57010/cdap8853 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Contemplation Cognitive science Epistemology |
| Key findings | The Contemplative Landscape Model identifies seven features that enhance contemplative experiences in urban green spaces. |
Abstract
This review explores how urban green spaces can promote mental well-being through intentional design informed by neuroscience, as discussed by Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo in Neuroscience for Designing Green Spaces: Contemplative Landscapes, published in 2023. The book introduces the Contemplative Landscape Model, a framework identifying seven features that enhance contemplative experiences in built environments. Mayse discusses why the book is a significant contribution to the field of Contemplative Studies, and what more there is to be done.