Universal Garden Design
Community and botanical gardens are a place of relaxation and enjoyment.
Universal garden design. Gardens are a foundational form of landscape architecture. So when my husband mark leder and i decided to build our new home universal design and green building principles became a priority both indoors and out. Applying universal design principles in the planning a design process allows many more people to enjoy the benefits of a public garden.
Universal design is a framework for creating places benefiting the widest possible range of people in the widest range of situations without special or separate design. The beauty of redesigning the garden or any other space with universal design in mind is that it both removes barriers and makes the space more usable and enjoyable for everyone. Using the ada and 2010 access standards as a starting point allows a designer to meet the minimum requirements of accessibility from which they can go above and beyond.
Overview making the garden accessible walkways curbs ramps garden beds tools safe gardening warm up s and stretching body mechanics. There are many physical and mental health benefits to experience nature.