In recent years, architects, landscape designers and artists have grown to recognize the power of design in creating healing environments.
Course chair: Laura J. Esserman, MD, professor of surgery and director, UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center.
The History and Future of Healing Environments
April 29
Stephen Verderber, ArchD, Architect, NCARB, professor of architecture and adjunct professor of health systems management, Tulane University.
Enhancing the Healing Environment
May 6
Cindy Perlis, director, Art For Recovery Program, UCSF Mount Zion and Gordon Huether, artist.
Healing Gardens and Beyond
May 13
Marni Barnes, MSW, ASLA , landscape architect who designs and consults on the creation of healing landscapes. Introduction by Ann Chamberlain (see 5/27).
Designing for Well-Being
May 20
Linda Sobuta, principal, architecture; Anthony Bernheim, principal for sustainable design; and Phyliss Martin-Vegue, principal interior design, all with SMWM, San Francisco.
Innovative Hospital and Hospice Environments
May 27
Richard Bohmer, MD, professor of technology and operations management, Harvard Business School; Ann Chamberlain, faculty member, San Francisco Art Institute.
Integrating Art into Landscape Design at UCSF Mission Bay
June 3
James Lord and Sarah Kuehl, associates with Peter Walker and Partners Landscape Architects.
