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Daniel Winterbottom on How Landscape Design Supports Rest and Attention

What role can landscape design play in restoring attention and wellbeing?

University of Washington professor Daniel Winterbottom explores how thoughtfully designed landscapes support rest, cognitive recovery and meaningful leisure. Through concepts like “soft fascination,” his work shows how gardens, play spaces and everyday environments can help the mind reset and refocus.

Read more about Winterbottom’s research and how landscape architecture can shape healthier ways of living.