Connecting the Elderly to Nature

Will Givner // Adviser: Sara McElroy

Connecting the Elderly to Nature

Connecting with nature provides physical and mental health benefits, yet current nursing home design does not make the natural world a priority. By using biophilic design strategies it is possible to incorporate many of the health benefits provided by nature. This thesis reinvents the nursing home interior to create a more holistic and healthy environment for all its residents.