Editing Proposed doctoral thesis outline (section)

== Proposed thesis structure ==
# '''Introduction:''' context, research problem, objectives, hypotheses and relevance.
# '''Theoretical framework:''' therapeutic gardens, permaculture, sustainable design, EcoDesign, EcoInnovation, ethical and symbolic frameworks, plant communication and passive greenhouse concepts.
# '''Methodology:''' comparative pilots and a control, implementation methods, horticultural and ecological measurements, wellbeing questionnaires and life-cycle assessment.
# '''Prototype:''' initial planting, monitoring over two growing seasons, possible greenhouse extension and photographic/GIS documentation.
# '''Results:''' plant performance, maintenance inputs, water use, biodiversity, user wellbeing and comparison with the control.
# '''Discussion:''' interpretation, limits, risks and revision of the hypotheses.
# '''Proposed GTI specification:''' minimum requirements, design guidance, verification and adaptation to climate.
# '''Conclusions and recommendations:''' practical applications, replication and dissemination.