Gardens of Culture: Climate, Cities, and Wellness

This course explores how green spaces can be understood as arenas where climate, cultural heritage, and personal well-being converge. Students will delve into sustainable principles for creating healthy green spaces in cities. They will discover the significance of gardens in fostering beneficial psychophysical practices, and the advantageous implications of green infrastructures for the community. The course delves into the science that underpins the restorative power of nature, exploring how gardens can alleviate stress, promote physical activity, and enhance overall well-being. Through lectures, interactive workshops, and visits to local urban gardens, students will gain a deeper understanding of gardens as places of culture, intended as a polyhedral term that embraces both mind and body, from the individual to the community levels.