Mindfulness in Restorative Environments
Explores nature-based mindfulness and the design of restorative outdoor environments supporting health and well-being in public places like school gardens and botanical gardens.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Apply skills with which to observe, interpret, analyze, and design restorative outdoor environments in public places.
Apply co-design and participatory planning methods and processes.
Recognize and comprehend how specific environmental design approaches and features can support well-being of people in outdoor places.
Recognize and apply concepts and theories of nature-based mindfulness and restorative natural environments.
Apply principles of community-based engagement and learning for developing personal goals and professional values.
Use knowledge to build empathy and appreciation for the complexities of one’s own and other people’s perspectives.
Source: UW Guide
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).
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Topics
- Design of restorative outdoor environments
- Nature-based mindfulness practices
- Participatory planning and co-design with community partners
- Public places including school gardens, botanical gardens, and campus natural areas
Skills
- Observe, interpret, analyze, and design restorative outdoor environments in public places.
- Apply co-design and participatory planning methods and processes.
- Apply principles of community-based engagement and learning.
Grades
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