The document discusses the history and benefits of healing gardens in hospitals. It notes that studies have found patients recovering in rooms with views of natural areas like trees had shorter hospital stays, less negative comments to nurses, and lower pain medication usage compared to those with views of brick walls. The document outlines several health benefits of nature exposure like reducing stress, boosting the immune system, and combating obesity. It proposes designing healing gardens that are calming yet active, accessible, multi-purpose for therapy and education, and economically beneficial for patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.
This document discusses the justification for designing a recreation club in Thane, India. It outlines several benefits of recreational sports such as improved physical and mental health, reduced crime rates, and positive social and educational outcomes. Regular physical activity is important for preventing diseases and lowering healthcare costs. Recreation allows people to reduce stress and interact with others, while children benefit from teamwork and developing skills through sports. The document argues that investing in recreation facilities supports public health and development in communities.
Nature and Psychological Comfort: Biophilic ArchitecturePrabal Dahal
Bachelors' Level Directed Studies Research Presentation on how nature can bring about comfort to human beings done as a part of semester report for partial fulfillment of requirements of Bachelors of Architecture Degree at Kathmandu Engineering College, Tribhuvan University.
International case study on massachusetts general hospitalTilahunGetachew3
The document provides details about a case study on the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, MA. It discusses the hospital's history and services. The case study focuses on MGH's main campus located in downtown Boston at 125 Nashua Street. It examines MGH's efforts to promote patient-centered care through various strategies like creating a welcoming environment, educating patients, and ensuring socio-cultural competence.
Pentathlon Sports Center | Architecture Design standardsYasmine Bannoura
Modern Pentathlon center + Residential Building
Contents:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. COVERED HALL
POOL BUILDINGS
FENCING SPORT
SHOOTING RANGES
3. OUTDOOR SPORTS
EQUESTRIAN
SPRINT “RUNNING”
JAVELIN THROW
ARCHERY
4. PHYSICAL THERAPY ZONE
5. RESIDENTIAL ZONE & SERVICES
6. PLANNING STANDARDS
FOR SPORTS BUILDINGS
This document presents a dissertation on healing architecture in hospital design. The aim is to explore how architecture can support healing by creating spaces that reduce stress, fear and tension for patients. It discusses what healing and healing architecture are, provides historical context, and outlines evidence-based design principles. The dissertation will study elements of social support spaces in hospitals, present design models to promote healing, and analyze case studies of two Indian hospitals to evaluate how architectural design supports patient health and well-being.
hospital design studies - architecture Dina Mohamed
Fortis Hospital in Gurgaon is a multi-specialty hospital with 430 beds. It has departments for various medical specialties and services. The hospital aims to create a non-institutional environment for patients. It is located near the HUDA City Metro station for easy access. Key features include an auditorium, food court, and preventative healthcare programs. Various floors are designated for services like OPD, ICU, labor & delivery, and patient rooms. The basement contains parking and engineering systems while upper floors house surgical suites and patient beds.
This document outlines the necessary steps and considerations for selecting an appropriate site for a design project. It discusses analyzing the physical characteristics of potential sites, including geology, topography, climate, ecology, and existing infrastructure. Cultural factors are also important to examine, such as resident demographics, land use histories, and community values. The optimal site will align with the design program and brief while addressing any site-specific challenges. Site selection involves comprehensively researching both tangible and intangible on-site conditions and justifying how the chosen location best facilitates the proposed design.
This document discusses the justification for designing a recreation club in Thane, India. It outlines several benefits of recreational sports such as improved physical and mental health, reduced crime rates, and positive social and educational outcomes. Regular physical activity is important for preventing diseases and lowering healthcare costs. Recreation allows people to reduce stress and interact with others, while children benefit from teamwork and developing skills through sports. The document argues that investing in recreation facilities supports public health and development in communities.
Nature and Psychological Comfort: Biophilic ArchitecturePrabal Dahal
Bachelors' Level Directed Studies Research Presentation on how nature can bring about comfort to human beings done as a part of semester report for partial fulfillment of requirements of Bachelors of Architecture Degree at Kathmandu Engineering College, Tribhuvan University.
International case study on massachusetts general hospitalTilahunGetachew3
The document provides details about a case study on the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, MA. It discusses the hospital's history and services. The case study focuses on MGH's main campus located in downtown Boston at 125 Nashua Street. It examines MGH's efforts to promote patient-centered care through various strategies like creating a welcoming environment, educating patients, and ensuring socio-cultural competence.
Pentathlon Sports Center | Architecture Design standardsYasmine Bannoura
Modern Pentathlon center + Residential Building
Contents:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. COVERED HALL
POOL BUILDINGS
FENCING SPORT
SHOOTING RANGES
3. OUTDOOR SPORTS
EQUESTRIAN
SPRINT “RUNNING”
JAVELIN THROW
ARCHERY
4. PHYSICAL THERAPY ZONE
5. RESIDENTIAL ZONE & SERVICES
6. PLANNING STANDARDS
FOR SPORTS BUILDINGS
This document presents a dissertation on healing architecture in hospital design. The aim is to explore how architecture can support healing by creating spaces that reduce stress, fear and tension for patients. It discusses what healing and healing architecture are, provides historical context, and outlines evidence-based design principles. The dissertation will study elements of social support spaces in hospitals, present design models to promote healing, and analyze case studies of two Indian hospitals to evaluate how architectural design supports patient health and well-being.
hospital design studies - architecture Dina Mohamed
Fortis Hospital in Gurgaon is a multi-specialty hospital with 430 beds. It has departments for various medical specialties and services. The hospital aims to create a non-institutional environment for patients. It is located near the HUDA City Metro station for easy access. Key features include an auditorium, food court, and preventative healthcare programs. Various floors are designated for services like OPD, ICU, labor & delivery, and patient rooms. The basement contains parking and engineering systems while upper floors house surgical suites and patient beds.
This document outlines the necessary steps and considerations for selecting an appropriate site for a design project. It discusses analyzing the physical characteristics of potential sites, including geology, topography, climate, ecology, and existing infrastructure. Cultural factors are also important to examine, such as resident demographics, land use histories, and community values. The optimal site will align with the design program and brief while addressing any site-specific challenges. Site selection involves comprehensively researching both tangible and intangible on-site conditions and justifying how the chosen location best facilitates the proposed design.
This document discusses recreational spaces and the benefits of recreation. It defines recreation and describes different types of recreational spaces including formal/informal, active/passive, indoor/outdoor spaces as well as children's playgrounds and informal open spaces. The document outlines various recreational activities and discusses the positive health and community benefits of participation. It also covers issues around access, use of facilities, and factors to consider for community recreational spaces.
Thesis Topic presentation on Eco Resort and Adventure CampLunibha Manandhar
This document outlines a presentation for an eco resort and adventure camp. It includes sections on introducing the concepts of an eco resort and adventure camp, providing background on tourism in Nepal, discussing the history of tourism in Nepal, stating the objectives of the proposed resort and camp, reviewing the current tourism scenario in Nepal, justifying the need for the resort and camp, highlighting examples of successful similar projects internationally, discussing the scope and limitations, outlining the methodology, identifying a probable site, reviewing case studies, and concluding with a reiteration of how the project could positively contribute to tourism and the environment in Nepal.
The document discusses different types of building core configurations and their advantages and disadvantages. The main types are:
- Central core - Located in the center, allows all windows to be used as office space but limits office depth. Requires perimeter access corridor.
- Off-center core - Provides more flexibility but some offices further from core. Long access corridor required.
- Exterior core - Leaves entire floor for tenant use but core takes up desirable window space.
- Double core - Placed on east and west sides for buffer zones and natural ventilation. Provides more flexibility in floor plan layout. More costly for smaller buildings.
This document outlines architectural standards for a senior secondary school. It provides requirements for various teaching spaces including standard classrooms, science labs, a library, auditorium, play areas, and gymnasium. It also includes standards for administrative spaces, sanitation facilities, and other support spaces. Requirements include the size, shape, floor area, and special provisions for different types of rooms. Ventilation, electrical services, and accessibility are also addressed according to their functions.
This chapter outlines the spatial organization and staffing requirements for a proposed tourist beach resort hotel on Ambil Island. It identifies 10 main activity areas for the resort including administration offices, public areas, hotel suites, a water spa center, picnic groves, camping sites, restaurants, and swimming facilities. For each area, it lists the specific spaces and ranks their proximity essentials, desirables, and non-necessities. It also provides staffing requirements for the administration offices and other departments to operate the various facilities.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES IN ARCHITECTURE,
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
M.ARCH. (ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHITECTURE)
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
➔ Basic research issues and concepts
➔ orientation to research process
Types of research
➔ historical, qualitative, correlational ,experimental, simulation and modeling, Logical
and argumentation, case study and mixed methods
➔ illustration using research samples
UNIT II RESEARCH PROCESS
➔ Elements of Research process:
➔ finding a topic- writing an introduction
➔ stating a purpose of study identifying key research questions and hypotheses
➔ reviewing literature,using theory defining ,delimiting and stating the significance of the
study,
➔ advanced methods and procedures for data collection and analysis
➔ illustration using research samples
UNIT III RESEARCHING AND DATA COLLECTION
➔ Library and archives
➔ Internet: New information and the role of internet
➔ finding and evaluating sources
➔ misuse- test for reliability- ethics
Methods of data collection
➔ From primary sources
➔ observation and recording, interviews, structured and unstructured, questionnaire,
open ended and close ended questions and the advantages, sampling
➔ Problems encountered in collecting data from secondary sources.
UNIT IV REPORT WRITING
➔ Research writing in general
➔ Components: referencing
➔ writing the bibliography
➔ Developing the outline
➔ presentation.
UNIT V CASE STUDIES
➔ Case studies in the relevant discipline illustrating how good research can be used from
project inception to completion
➔ review of research publications.
The document summarizes a proposed hotel project located at 1095 Market Street in San Francisco's Mid-Market neighborhood. The author analyzes the site and surrounding area, noting opportunities for revitalization through new development. Recent influxes of technology companies are improving the neighborhood, though challenges remain. The selected building is currently for sale and suitable for conversion to a hotel given the need in the growing market. The proposed project aims to balance preserving arts culture with new technology through its design concept.
Spire Edge World Trade Center Manesar Gurgaonsachinsha
The iconic World Trade Center popularly known as WTC is now virtually near the national capital with a plush 1.6 million sq ft commercial project starting at Manesar in Haryana
This document evaluates three potential sites - Makati, Ortigas, and Taguig - for suitability based on natural/environmental, socio-economic, and legal factors. Each site is rated on multiple criteria within each factor category, with ratings ranging from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated for each site based on criteria ratings and weights. Makati scored highest in the natural/environmental category with 87 points, while Ortigas scored highest in the socio-economic category with 94 points. All three sites scored similarly in the legal/administrative category in the high 80s to low 90s range.
This document provides a table of contents for the book "Time-Saver Standards for Building Types Second Edition". The table of contents lists 11 chapters that cover various building types including residential, educational, cultural, health, religious, governmental, commercial, transportation, industrial, recreation, and miscellaneous structures. Each chapter contains multiple building program types with relevant dimensions, spaces, and design considerations. The document also lists contributors to the book.
Deep casestudy of sports The centrum club located in Mumbai. Casestudy for the understanding architecture spaces of sports and events club. Circulation within two spaces, climatic factor,concept and zoning all the info available in this pdf.
The document outlines the key components and facilities required for a sports complex. It should include a stadium for sports like football and rugby, an indoor stadium for basketball and swimming, and dedicated facilities for cricket and hockey. Additional requirements include changing rooms, seating for at least 2,000 spectators, parking, and first aid rooms. The complex must also allow for safe evacuation from stands and comply with accessibility regulations. A variety of sport-specific requirements for courts, pools, and fields are also outlined.
Case Study of Hospitality, Having Good quality photos, best detail about hospital, every detail about hospital, best clarity, flow chart made, all plans available, about orientation, best presentation, scored full marks
hope everyone will love it.
Here are the key points about high rise buildings from the introduction:
- Tall buildings symbolize power, wealth, and human achievement in overcoming natural limitations through technology.
- Modern innovations like steel frame construction, elevators, and electricity made tall buildings practical structures.
- Advances in materials, construction technology, and building services have enabled the construction of increasingly slender and tall buildings.
- A key challenge is designing tall buildings to withstand environmental forces like wind, which can cause horizontal vibration and excessive motion affecting occupant comfort.
- Ensuring structural safety as well as comfort and serviceability for occupants are important design requirements for tall buildings.
The document discusses the proposed Medicity project in Gurgaon, India. The project aims to create a modern healthcare city with super specialty hospitals, medical institutions, and research facilities all under one roof. It will provide high quality specialty medical care to people in northern India at economical rates. The 53 acre site for the project is located near Delhi in sector 38 of Gurgaon. The design of the hospitals and medical facilities will focus on efficient circulation, separating traffic flows, and making the spaces sensitive to human emotions through use of color psychology.
Club House Designs by IDEA CENTRE ARCHITECTSsupratikrath
CLUB HOUSE DESIGNS by
IDEA CENTRE ARCHITECTS PRIVATE LIMITED
Initiative for Design Excellence in Architecture
- Posted by Supratik Rath
Manager- Business Development
9902531505
This document discusses the benefits of human relationships with nature. It provides a quote from Albert Einstein about how seeing ourselves as separate from nature can be limiting. It then gives a brief history of horticultural therapy dating back to the 1100s where monastery gardens were used. Today, horticultural therapy is used to provide cognitive, physical, and mental health benefits such as reducing stress, improving attention and mood, and aiding in recovery from chronic illness by providing a sense of hope. Activities like gardening can lower blood pressure and cortisol levels while boosting vitamin intake and serotonin production.
The document discusses the history and benefits of healing gardens in hospitals. It notes that studies have found patients recovering in rooms with views of natural areas like trees had shorter hospital stays, less negative comments to nurses, and lower pain medication usage compared to those with views of brick walls. The document outlines several health benefits of nature exposure like reducing stress, boosting the immune system, and combating obesity. It proposes designing healing gardens that are calming yet active, accessible, productive, and connective to maximize therapeutic outcomes and community engagement for patients and visitors.
This document discusses recreational spaces and the benefits of recreation. It defines recreation and describes different types of recreational spaces including formal/informal, active/passive, indoor/outdoor spaces as well as children's playgrounds and informal open spaces. The document outlines various recreational activities and discusses the positive health and community benefits of participation. It also covers issues around access, use of facilities, and factors to consider for community recreational spaces.
Thesis Topic presentation on Eco Resort and Adventure CampLunibha Manandhar
This document outlines a presentation for an eco resort and adventure camp. It includes sections on introducing the concepts of an eco resort and adventure camp, providing background on tourism in Nepal, discussing the history of tourism in Nepal, stating the objectives of the proposed resort and camp, reviewing the current tourism scenario in Nepal, justifying the need for the resort and camp, highlighting examples of successful similar projects internationally, discussing the scope and limitations, outlining the methodology, identifying a probable site, reviewing case studies, and concluding with a reiteration of how the project could positively contribute to tourism and the environment in Nepal.
The document discusses different types of building core configurations and their advantages and disadvantages. The main types are:
- Central core - Located in the center, allows all windows to be used as office space but limits office depth. Requires perimeter access corridor.
- Off-center core - Provides more flexibility but some offices further from core. Long access corridor required.
- Exterior core - Leaves entire floor for tenant use but core takes up desirable window space.
- Double core - Placed on east and west sides for buffer zones and natural ventilation. Provides more flexibility in floor plan layout. More costly for smaller buildings.
This document outlines architectural standards for a senior secondary school. It provides requirements for various teaching spaces including standard classrooms, science labs, a library, auditorium, play areas, and gymnasium. It also includes standards for administrative spaces, sanitation facilities, and other support spaces. Requirements include the size, shape, floor area, and special provisions for different types of rooms. Ventilation, electrical services, and accessibility are also addressed according to their functions.
This chapter outlines the spatial organization and staffing requirements for a proposed tourist beach resort hotel on Ambil Island. It identifies 10 main activity areas for the resort including administration offices, public areas, hotel suites, a water spa center, picnic groves, camping sites, restaurants, and swimming facilities. For each area, it lists the specific spaces and ranks their proximity essentials, desirables, and non-necessities. It also provides staffing requirements for the administration offices and other departments to operate the various facilities.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES IN ARCHITECTURE,
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
M.ARCH. (ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHITECTURE)
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
➔ Basic research issues and concepts
➔ orientation to research process
Types of research
➔ historical, qualitative, correlational ,experimental, simulation and modeling, Logical
and argumentation, case study and mixed methods
➔ illustration using research samples
UNIT II RESEARCH PROCESS
➔ Elements of Research process:
➔ finding a topic- writing an introduction
➔ stating a purpose of study identifying key research questions and hypotheses
➔ reviewing literature,using theory defining ,delimiting and stating the significance of the
study,
➔ advanced methods and procedures for data collection and analysis
➔ illustration using research samples
UNIT III RESEARCHING AND DATA COLLECTION
➔ Library and archives
➔ Internet: New information and the role of internet
➔ finding and evaluating sources
➔ misuse- test for reliability- ethics
Methods of data collection
➔ From primary sources
➔ observation and recording, interviews, structured and unstructured, questionnaire,
open ended and close ended questions and the advantages, sampling
➔ Problems encountered in collecting data from secondary sources.
UNIT IV REPORT WRITING
➔ Research writing in general
➔ Components: referencing
➔ writing the bibliography
➔ Developing the outline
➔ presentation.
UNIT V CASE STUDIES
➔ Case studies in the relevant discipline illustrating how good research can be used from
project inception to completion
➔ review of research publications.
The document summarizes a proposed hotel project located at 1095 Market Street in San Francisco's Mid-Market neighborhood. The author analyzes the site and surrounding area, noting opportunities for revitalization through new development. Recent influxes of technology companies are improving the neighborhood, though challenges remain. The selected building is currently for sale and suitable for conversion to a hotel given the need in the growing market. The proposed project aims to balance preserving arts culture with new technology through its design concept.
Spire Edge World Trade Center Manesar Gurgaonsachinsha
The iconic World Trade Center popularly known as WTC is now virtually near the national capital with a plush 1.6 million sq ft commercial project starting at Manesar in Haryana
This document evaluates three potential sites - Makati, Ortigas, and Taguig - for suitability based on natural/environmental, socio-economic, and legal factors. Each site is rated on multiple criteria within each factor category, with ratings ranging from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated for each site based on criteria ratings and weights. Makati scored highest in the natural/environmental category with 87 points, while Ortigas scored highest in the socio-economic category with 94 points. All three sites scored similarly in the legal/administrative category in the high 80s to low 90s range.
This document provides a table of contents for the book "Time-Saver Standards for Building Types Second Edition". The table of contents lists 11 chapters that cover various building types including residential, educational, cultural, health, religious, governmental, commercial, transportation, industrial, recreation, and miscellaneous structures. Each chapter contains multiple building program types with relevant dimensions, spaces, and design considerations. The document also lists contributors to the book.
Deep casestudy of sports The centrum club located in Mumbai. Casestudy for the understanding architecture spaces of sports and events club. Circulation within two spaces, climatic factor,concept and zoning all the info available in this pdf.
The document outlines the key components and facilities required for a sports complex. It should include a stadium for sports like football and rugby, an indoor stadium for basketball and swimming, and dedicated facilities for cricket and hockey. Additional requirements include changing rooms, seating for at least 2,000 spectators, parking, and first aid rooms. The complex must also allow for safe evacuation from stands and comply with accessibility regulations. A variety of sport-specific requirements for courts, pools, and fields are also outlined.
Case Study of Hospitality, Having Good quality photos, best detail about hospital, every detail about hospital, best clarity, flow chart made, all plans available, about orientation, best presentation, scored full marks
hope everyone will love it.
Here are the key points about high rise buildings from the introduction:
- Tall buildings symbolize power, wealth, and human achievement in overcoming natural limitations through technology.
- Modern innovations like steel frame construction, elevators, and electricity made tall buildings practical structures.
- Advances in materials, construction technology, and building services have enabled the construction of increasingly slender and tall buildings.
- A key challenge is designing tall buildings to withstand environmental forces like wind, which can cause horizontal vibration and excessive motion affecting occupant comfort.
- Ensuring structural safety as well as comfort and serviceability for occupants are important design requirements for tall buildings.
The document discusses the proposed Medicity project in Gurgaon, India. The project aims to create a modern healthcare city with super specialty hospitals, medical institutions, and research facilities all under one roof. It will provide high quality specialty medical care to people in northern India at economical rates. The 53 acre site for the project is located near Delhi in sector 38 of Gurgaon. The design of the hospitals and medical facilities will focus on efficient circulation, separating traffic flows, and making the spaces sensitive to human emotions through use of color psychology.
Club House Designs by IDEA CENTRE ARCHITECTSsupratikrath
CLUB HOUSE DESIGNS by
IDEA CENTRE ARCHITECTS PRIVATE LIMITED
Initiative for Design Excellence in Architecture
- Posted by Supratik Rath
Manager- Business Development
9902531505
This document discusses the benefits of human relationships with nature. It provides a quote from Albert Einstein about how seeing ourselves as separate from nature can be limiting. It then gives a brief history of horticultural therapy dating back to the 1100s where monastery gardens were used. Today, horticultural therapy is used to provide cognitive, physical, and mental health benefits such as reducing stress, improving attention and mood, and aiding in recovery from chronic illness by providing a sense of hope. Activities like gardening can lower blood pressure and cortisol levels while boosting vitamin intake and serotonin production.
The document discusses the history and benefits of healing gardens in hospitals. It notes that studies have found patients recovering in rooms with views of natural areas like trees had shorter hospital stays, less negative comments to nurses, and lower pain medication usage compared to those with views of brick walls. The document outlines several health benefits of nature exposure like reducing stress, boosting the immune system, and combating obesity. It proposes designing healing gardens that are calming yet active, accessible, productive, and connective to maximize therapeutic outcomes and community engagement for patients and visitors.
Ecotherapy involves using nature and the outdoors to improve mental health. It provides therapeutic benefits such as lifting mood, reducing stress, and improving motivation. Mind recommends ecotherapy as a clinically valid treatment for mental distress and encourages GPs to consider referrals for green exercise. Nature-based activities can help form social connections and support networks while also providing a sense of purpose, achievement, and wellbeing.
This document provides a history of eco psychology and ecotherapy. It discusses how eco psychology was first defined by Theodore Roszak in the 1970s and further developed in later books. Ecotherapy aims to heal through reconnecting people with nature. It uses activities like nature walks, gardening, and time with animals. Research shows spending time in nature can lower stress and improve mood. The core idea of eco therapy is that human mental health is interconnected with the health of the natural environment.
The document describes a healing garden created for the Moonee Ponds MindBody Health Centre. The garden includes a scrollwork front fence with the centre's logo, a moongate entrance made of Italian terracotta tiles, and a meditation garden nestled among flowering plants. The meditation garden has a winding path that encourages peace and connection to nature. It is covered by a Boston ivy-covered wall and irrigated by a 60,000L rainwater tank capturing roof runoff. The garden features sculptures, a shady spot, and a courtyard garden outside the yoga room wrapped in a curvy seating wall.
Observing natural scenes contributes to reduce stress, promotes positive mood states and feelings, and may facilitate recovery from different type of diseases. To our knowledge, little is known about the difference in the perceived restorative power resulting from being surrounded by nature or from working with plants.
Hospital healing gardens provide health benefits for patients, staff, and family members. Research shows that patients who can view or experience nature during their hospital stay tend to recover more quickly than those who cannot. Healing gardens offer soothing distractions, opportunities for light exercise, social support, a sense of control, and a feeling of being at home - all of which can help improve the healing process and overall quality of care. Designing healing gardens for medical campuses can be an important complement to modern medical treatments.
Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater runoff from rooftops or land surfaces before it reaches the aquifer. It helps recharge groundwater for uses like irrigation, drinking water, and livestock. There are two main methods of rainwater harvesting - surface runoff collection and rooftop collection, where the roof acts as a catchment to collect rainwater and funnel it into a storage system using pipes and filters. The storage systems include tanks, barrels, and recharge pits or trenches that allow water to percolate back into the groundwater. Rainwater harvesting provides many benefits like water conservation, reducing soil erosion, and saving money.
Project 2 - Landscape Project : Site AnalysisKai Yun Pang
This document provides instructions for Project Two, which involves a group site analysis and individual site synthesis of a residential property. Students will form groups to analyze an assigned site, documenting existing conditions and evaluating them. This includes producing a base plan, conducting a site visit and survey, and creating inventory and analysis diagrams. Individuals will then generate a site synthesis diagram with design solutions. Submissions are due on October 13th and will consist of a bound booklet with the group's inventory/analysis and individual's synthesis.
Presented at Tradeline in 2014, Pat Malick, Kent Doss and Pamela Ward O-Malley share their expertise on the IPD success story for Health & Hospitals Corporation.
Clearing the Confusion: Life Safety, Fire and Smoke BarriersArray Architects
The document provides information on smoke partitions, fire barriers, smoke barriers, and fire door requirements. It defines each item, explains their purposes and usage. Smoke partitions limit smoke transfer between corridors. Fire barriers create compartments and have fire resistance ratings. Smoke barriers form walls and enclosures to restrict smoke movement. The document outlines fire door, frame and hardware components and requirements including annual inspections and components like hinges, latches, and closing devices. The purpose is to educate attendees on life safety requirements in healthcare facilities.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility was designed and built on an accelerated schedule utilizing Lean Concepts, Integrated Project Delivery and Building Information Modeling.
The Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility was designed and built on an accelerated schedule utilizing Lean Concepts, Integrated Project Delivery and Building Information Modeling.
Your aging patient bed tower top ten considerations when renovatingArray Architects
While the benefits of caring for inpatients within a private room have now been time tested, there are thousands who still receive care outside of this clinically preferred environment on a daily basis. As is often the case, the benefits may be clear, but the perceived cost of providing more private patient rooms has prevented the wholesale adoption of this basic principle throughout the United States. Building new bed towers has been an option for systems that could afford to build new facilities. However, many systems do not have that luxury or are landlocked, at capacity and cannot expand or afford to give up beds from their license. This session will provide a roadmap for the successful renovation of patient units to accommodate all private rooms, or enhanced 2-Bed rooms that incorporate best clinical practices in a cost effective manner. By breaking down the success factors into ten key considerations, this session will allow designers, managers, and contractors to plan and execute such projects more effectively. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate how this straightforward approach can increase the success of renovations that convert (primarily) double bedded units into single patient room units.
Build a Better Bottom Line Without New BuildingsArray Architects
The document discusses using a "Roadmap Approach" as a strategic planning tool for healthcare systems to improve their return on investment and implement priority projects without new building construction. It provides an example of how St. Elizabeth Healthcare used the Roadmap Approach to gain consensus, define service line strategies for each campus, and complete 10 capital projects across their system over 2 years to address issues like redundant services and underutilized real estate. The Roadmap Approach focused on strategic visioning, business case development, and branding to drive culture change and increase their market share and reimbursement through higher patient satisfaction.
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdfrightmanforbloodline
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdf
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdf
Test bank for karp s cell and molecular biology 9th edition by gerald karp.pdf
5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT or Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves a range of roles in the human body. It is sometimes referred to as the happy chemical since it promotes overall well-being and happiness.
It is mostly found in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets.
5-HT is utilised to transport messages between nerve cells, is known to be involved in smooth muscle contraction, and adds to overall well-being and pleasure, among other benefits. 5-HT regulates the body's sleep-wake cycles and internal clock by acting as a precursor to melatonin.
It is hypothesised to regulate hunger, emotions, motor, cognitive, and autonomic processes.
Nano-gold for Cancer Therapy chemistry investigatory projectSIVAVINAYAKPK
chemistry investigatory project
The development of nanogold-based cancer therapy could revolutionize oncology by providing a more targeted, less invasive treatment option. This project contributes to the growing body of research aimed at harnessing nanotechnology for medical applications, paving the way for future clinical trials and potential commercial applications.
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, prompting the need for innovative treatment methods. Nanotechnology offers promising new approaches, including the use of gold nanoparticles (nanogold) for targeted cancer therapy. Nanogold particles possess unique physical and chemical properties that make them suitable for drug delivery, imaging, and photothermal therapy.
Know the difference between Endodontics and Orthodontics.Gokuldas Hospital
Your smile is beautiful.
Let’s be honest. Maintaining that beautiful smile is not an easy task. It is more than brushing and flossing. Sometimes, you might encounter dental issues that need special dental care. These issues can range anywhere from misalignment of the jaw to pain in the root of teeth.
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptxAyeshaZaid1
Dive into an in-depth exploration of the histological structure of female reproductive system with this comprehensive lecture. Presented by Dr. Ayesha Irfan, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, this presentation covers the Gross anatomy and functional histology of the female reproductive organs. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in medical science, this lecture provides clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and valuable insights into female reproductive system. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this essential aspect of human biology.
Co-Chairs, Val J. Lowe, MD, and Cyrus A. Raji, MD, PhD, prepared useful Practice Aids pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease for this CME/AAPA activity titled “Alzheimer’s Disease Case Conference: Gearing Up for the Expanding Role of Neuroradiology in Diagnosis and Treatment.” For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at https://bit.ly/3PvVY25. CME/AAPA credit will be available until June 28, 2025.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/Pt1nA32sdHQ
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/uFdc9F0rlP0
- Link to download the book free: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/nephrotube-nephrology-books.html
- Link to NephroTube website: www.NephroTube.com
- Link to NephroTube social media accounts: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/join-nephrotube-on-social-media.html
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2. Ecotherapy: Expanding the Benefits of the Healing Garden
MID 1700s
Hotel-Dieu
Paris
100+ Beds
1871
St Thomas Hospital
London
24 Beds
1854
Lariboisere War Hospital
Paris
60+ Beds
1889
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
24 Beds
1910
Mt Sinai Hospital
New York
26 Beds
1935
Beaujon Hospital
France
16 Beds
1946
Hill-Burton Act
USA
Semi-Private
1950
St. Thomas Hospital (rebuild)
London
4 Beds
1955
Montefiore
New York
2-4 Beds
2006
FGI Guidelines for
New Facilities
Private
4. Ecotherapy: Expanding the Benefits of the Healing Garden
Length of Hospitalization
(Surgery to Discharge)
8.70 7.96
Patient Mental State
(Negative Comments to Nurses)
3.96 1.13
Pain Management
(Frequency and Type of
Medications)
High &
Strong
Low &
Weak
Narcotics Aspirin
STUDY SUMMARY:
BRICK WALL COMPARED TO
NATURAL VIEW
notes notes
days days
16. Ecotherapy: Expanding the Benefits of the Healing Garden
REDUCES PSORIATIC SYMPTOMS
IMPROVES BONE DENSITY
REDUCES CANCER RISKS
IMPROVES NUTRITION
COMBATS OBESITY
LOWERS STRESS / BP
BOOSTS IMMUNE FUNCTIONS
REDUCES DEPRESSION
17. Ecotherapy: Expanding the Benefits of the Healing Garden
Calming and
Active
Therapeutic
and
Educational
Accessible
and
Inclusive
Public and
Private
Productive
and
Nourishing
Connective
and
Economical
18. Ecotherapy: Expanding the Benefits of the Healing Garden
ECOTHERAPY
PROGRAM
RESOURCE INPUTS PROGRAM OUTPUTS
PATIENTS+COMMUNITY (Labor)
CLINICAL (Treatment Plans)
FACILITIES (Land)
REDUCED RECOVERY TIME
PROPERTY VALUES
NUTRITION + EDUCATION
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
PATIENT SATISFACTION
STAFF SATISFACTION
28. Ecotherapy: Expanding the Benefits of the Healing Garden
U10 SOCCER FIELD
(FOR REFERENCE)
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UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS AND ACCESS TO
NATURAL/ LANDSCAPE AREAS FOR PLAY,
THERAPY, RESPITE AND EDUCATION
PLAYGROUND/
THERAPY ZONE
PUBLIC
PLAZA
COOPER’S HAWK
NESTING ZONE:
POTENTIAL FOR
OBSERVATION TRAILS
AND/OR BOARDWALKS
100’
200’300’
EAST LOT
WEST
LOT
SECONDARY/SERVICE
VEHICULAR ENTRANCE
MAIN VEHICULAR
ENTRANCE
PHASE I
UNINTERUPTED VIEWS OF
BUILDING FROM
WESTVILLE ALMONESSON ROAD
GENEROUS LINEAR LANDSCAPE
ISLANDS IN EAST & WEST LOTS FOR
PROTECTED PEDESTRIAN
CIRCULATION WITHIN PARKING
EXTENDED
WOODLAND
CANOPY
POTENTIAL FOR
WETLANDS / VERNAL
POOL EDUCATIONAL
ZONE
ALTERNATE PHASE II BUILDING
SITE (IF SEPARATE BUILDING)
PHASE II SECONDARY SERVICE
ROAD ( WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED
IN PHASE I IF REQUIRED BY
COUNTY)
UNINTERUPTED VIEWS OF
FOREST FROM BUILDING
The current turmoil and uncertainty resulting from healthcare reform legislation has led almost every healthcare provider to wrestle with the difficulty of achieving mandated clinical performance and patient satisfaction requirements without completely destroying their capital and operating budgets.
As healthcare designers we take very seriously our collaborative role with our clients in creating facilities that can help meet these challenges. Today I wanted to talk about an integrated facility design idea that we’re exploring that we believe can deliver excellent (and measurable) results for relatively modest investments – ecotherapy.
Before describing the “what’s” and “how’s” of our vision of ecotherapy, I wanted to start with a very personal story about the “why” behind our explorations.
We’ve seen exponential advancements in healthcare in our lifetimes…
Odds are that if you were hospitalized 150 years ago, you would have been admitted into a ward with 100-or-so other patients - and been exposed to all of their ailments in usually appalling conditions.
The Pavilion Movement in the mid-1800s was one of the first steps in improving hospital facilities by increasing light and ventilation and reducing ward sizes…but 25+ ward sizes were the norm through the first half of the 20th century.
The Hill-Burton Act in 1946 was another giant step that mandated semi-private rooms, and finally the crescendo was in 2006 when the FGI Guidelines began requiring all new facilities to have private rooms.
In the design community, the catalyst for improved healthcare facilities was in 1984 after Robert Ulrich published his research in a Science magazine article titled View Through a Window May Influence Recovery from Surgery. Mr. Ulrich compared post-surgery recovery times for groups of patients who had an urban view of a brick wall with those who had a natural view of a tree and found that the tree-view group experienced significantly better recovery times and required less pain medications than the wall-view group.
This study was one of the first to offer proof that the built environment could have a direct positive impact on clinical outcomes by addressing the psychological needs of the patient. It also offered a model that became one of the foundations of evidence-based design as well as becoming the major reference for the benefits of integrating nature into healthcare design.
This has been a great thing healthcare architects…it’s helped transform hospital architecture from gloomy, impersonal places that are to be feared into humanized places of hope…and connecting patients and staff to the natural world through views, healing gardens, and respite gardens has been an integral part of the vast improvement in healthcare facility design quality.
So everything’s great in the healthcare design world, right? Healthcare systems understand the evidence and are empowering their designers to create facilities that are tuned to our basic human needs for connecting to the natural world, outcomes are improving, patients are satisfied – it’s healthcare design’s golden age…then:
This has been a great thing healthcare architects…it’s helped transform hospital architecture from gloomy, impersonal places that are to be feared into humanized places of hope…and connecting patients and staff to the natural world through views, healing gardens, and respite gardens has been an integral part of the vast improvement in healthcare facility design quality.
So everything’s great in the healthcare design world, right? Healthcare systems understand the evidence and are empowering their designers to create facilities that are tuned to our basic human needs for connecting to the natural world, outcomes are improving, patients are satisfied – it’s healthcare design’s golden age…then:
This has been a great thing healthcare architects…it’s helped transform hospital architecture from gloomy, impersonal places that are to be feared into humanized places of hope…and connecting patients and staff to the natural world through views, healing gardens, and respite gardens has been an integral part of the vast improvement in healthcare facility design quality.
So everything’s great in the healthcare design world, right? Healthcare systems understand the evidence and are empowering their designers to create facilities that are tuned to our basic human needs for connecting to the natural world, outcomes are improving, patients are satisfied – it’s healthcare design’s golden age…then:
This has been a great thing healthcare architects…it’s helped transform hospital architecture from gloomy, impersonal places that are to be feared into humanized places of hope…and connecting patients and staff to the natural world through views, healing gardens, and respite gardens has been an integral part of the vast improvement in healthcare facility design quality.
So everything’s great in the healthcare design world, right? Healthcare systems understand the evidence and are empowering their designers to create facilities that are tuned to our basic human needs for connecting to the natural world, outcomes are improving, patients are satisfied – it’s healthcare design’s golden age…then:
This has been a great thing healthcare architects…it’s helped transform hospital architecture from gloomy, impersonal places that are to be feared into humanized places of hope…and connecting patients and staff to the natural world through views, healing gardens, and respite gardens has been an integral part of the vast improvement in healthcare facility design quality.
So everything’s great in the healthcare design world, right? Healthcare systems understand the evidence and are empowering their designers to create facilities that are tuned to our basic human needs for connecting to the natural world, outcomes are improving, patients are satisfied – it’s healthcare design’s golden age…then:
This has been a great thing healthcare architects…it’s helped transform hospital architecture from gloomy, impersonal places that are to be feared into humanized places of hope…and connecting patients and staff to the natural world through views, healing gardens, and respite gardens has been an integral part of the vast improvement in healthcare facility design quality.
So everything’s great in the healthcare design world, right? Healthcare systems understand the evidence and are empowering their designers to create facilities that are tuned to our basic human needs for connecting to the natural world, outcomes are improving, patients are satisfied – it’s healthcare design’s golden age…then:
This has been a great thing healthcare architects…it’s helped transform hospital architecture from gloomy, impersonal places that are to be feared into humanized places of hope…and connecting patients and staff to the natural world through views, healing gardens, and respite gardens has been an integral part of the vast improvement in healthcare facility design quality.
So everything’s great in the healthcare design world, right? Healthcare systems understand the evidence and are empowering their designers to create facilities that are tuned to our basic human needs for connecting to the natural world, outcomes are improving, patients are satisfied – it’s healthcare design’s golden age…then:
a two-fisted punch in the gut:
The Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) became law and created a massive amount of uncertainty for healthcare financial models…
More and more research began to investigate (and sometimes validate) that artificial nature (in the form of nature themed artwork) could have the same positive effects as real views of nature…
As a healthcare architect, I feared that this confluence of reduced capital and a (seemingly) less-expensive, artificial method for integrating nature could result in the marginalization (or complete elimination) of an important aspect of healthcare design…that the standard would become the expedient hanging of a clichéd photograph on the wall.
So I started to dig deeper and try to gather an understanding of the more complete relationship of patient to nature (beyond the simple visual relationships that had been the focus of these studies)…and how a more holistic relationship could lead to improved outcomes and perceptions of healthcare environments.
What I found was a tremendous amount of research and data that re-affirmed my belief in the fundamental healing benefits that we receive from nature…however, what quickly became obvious was that the way we’ve been addressing this in healthcare design has been too limited – we’ve been aiming too low!
Recently, we’ve been evolving our design approach with ecotherapy as a fundamental ingredient – this approach is centered on the conviction that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems and that this bond is essential to good physical and mental health. Our designs strive to provide both visual (contemplative) and physical (participatory) immersion in nature as vital components of an integrated, multi-disciplinary treatment plan.
While the execution will be unique for every project based on geographic location, patient profiles, and facility resources, we’ve defined several paired characteristics of what an ecotherapy program should aspire to be:
Calming and Active: In addition to providing places for meditative respite, ecotherapy spaces should encourage patients to engage and participate physically. Beyond the fitness benefits of walking paths, if at all possible patients should be encouraged to “get their hands dirty” and help create, maintain, and nurture the gardens – patients should be allowed to heal themselves by healing the earth.
Accessible and Inclusive: Ecotherapy spaces should be appropriately green and lush (about 70% green to 30% hardscape seems to work well) but be easy to use…walkways should be wide and meandering and constructed of low-glare materials with minimal joints. Gardening beds should be at various heights to facilitate usage by all age and mobility groups.
Productive and Nourishing: Consider expanding the gardening zones to include produce that can serve to both nourish and form the basis of a dietary educational program. Including food service departments in the planning and use of the gardens planting can introduce fresh, organic herbs, fruits and vegetables into meal plans.
Public and Private: Natural spaces should be designed to provide opportunities for groups to socialize while also having personal spaces that allow for solitude and meditation. Care should also be taken to appropriately zone age and illness-related spaces.
Therapeutic and Educational: In addition to the fundamental health benefits associated with being immersed in nature, gardens can also be tuned to provide directed healing qualities and educational opportunities…aromatic plants such as chamomile, lavender, marsh mallow or peppermint have been proven effective in improving mental and emotional imbalances while enhancing creativity and wellbeing…vitamin and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables such as oranges, strawberries, spinach or artichokes can contribute to dietary plans and healthy-lifestyle education…traditional medicinal plants and herbs such as aloe vera, sage, lemon balm, milk thistle, and comfrey can be part of a natural therapy plan.
Connective and Economical: To realize maximum efficacy, ecotherapy spaces should have a broader reach than current patients. When properly planned and promoted, these spaces have the ability to connect providers with their community (thereby creating a larger demographic base) and become an integral part of a healthy lifestyle (instead of simply a physical repair shop). As the community that uses the space grows, the capital commitment for its upkeep reduces – the users become the caretakers – leading to a fiscally self-sustaining program.
So, our vision for how a robust and sustainable ecotherapy program could be organized is summarized in this graphic:
Thanks for listening – I hope I haven’t bored you too much (and maybe inspired you to incorporate some of these ideas in your facility)…while I answer any questions you might have I thought I’d let some images of one of our current projects that has been designed with ecotherapy as a core principle scroll through…