Hi All! I just received an update that the Environmental Design Research Association has a call out for proposals (includes papers and poster presentations). They are gearing up for their 2013 conference to be held in Providence, Rhode Island. The theme is Healthy & Healing Places and I've provided a snippet of their introduction below:
Healing requires above all to do no harm and buildings can go a long way
to prevent iatrogenic disease by averting the spread of infections or
accidents. While we typically think of a “caregiver” in terms of a
healthcare provider, it is also the architect's responsibility to
provide “care” and help restore health and promote recuperation.
Environments can support caregivers’ activities at every step of the
process, greatly expanding their power to heal. The physical
environment can comfort patients, strengthen their physical and
emotional condition, provide hope, and alleviate fear.
If you want to throw your hat in the ring, details may be found here.
Cheers,
Jacqueline
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