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2014 , Vol. 3 >Issue 4: 452 - 467

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2014.06.006

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Healthy campus by open space design: Approaches and guidelines

  • Stephen Siu Yu Lau 1,2 ,
  • Zhonghua Gou 3 ,
  • Yajing Liu 2
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  • 1. Department of Architecture, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
  • 2. Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
  • 3. Faculty of Built Environment, University of New South Wales, Room 3001, Red Centre West Wing, UNSW Built Environment, Kensington Campus, Sydney, Australia

Received date: 30 Oct 2013

Accepted date: 29 Jun 2014

Published date: 07 Jan 2015

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2014 This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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Abstract

This paper examines the architectural and landscape design strategies and intentions for green, open spaces facilities targeting stress alleviation for learning environments such as those of university campuses in a compact urban setting. Literature reviews provide three prevailing perspectives for physical design pedagogical operatives: healing gardens where greenery and plants produce restorative effects; flexible spaces that accommodate functional needs of different activities; and green buildings that incorporate open space as a catalyst for integrated eco-system. Corresponding design approaches (landscape design, spatial design and green design) are scrutinized by case study. A comparison of two university campuses with different urban contexts is conducted to identify challenges and opportunities for applying these design approaches. For a compact campus, high-dense surroundings may limit the size of an open space and may handicap circulation and accessibility; on the other side, a small open space may provide its users more intimate contact with natural restorative elements and also a more controllable microclimate for physical comfort. A healthy campus should encompass diverse open spaces to satisfy different purposes. Finally, a framework that integrates the three approaches is combined to produce a sustainable design rubric.

Key words： Healthy campus; Open space; Healing gardens; Architecture; Green building

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Stephen Siu Yu Lau , Zhonghua Gou , Yajing Liu . Healthy campus by open space design: Approaches and guidelines[J]. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2014 , 3(4) : 452 -467 . DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2014.06.006

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