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AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Healthcare facility design has undergone significant changes over the years, transitioning from office-like settings to more vibrant and patient-centered spaces. The emergence of "mall hospitals" and amusement park-inspired lobbies in children's hospitals reflects a shift towards normalizing illness and prioritizing patient experiences. This trend aligns with the growing emphasis on healing environments and wellness in healthcare buildings, particularly for pediatric facilities. Designing pediatric hospital wings presents unique challenges, as the interiors must cater to both children and adults. A child-centered approach is crucial to empower young patients and reduce negative responses to the environment, thereby facilitating the healing process. Considering the considerable number of children hospitalized annually in the United States, strategic design solutions play a vital role in alleviating the stress and discomfort associated with hospitalization and expediting the healing journey. This thesis aims to investigate how design strategies can enhance the physical and psychological well-being of hospitalized children aged 6-10. The focus will be on healing environments and child-centered design principles. Specifically, the research will explore the implementation of color, light, and nature connectedness in interior healthcare spaces. A systematic review of secondary sources, including journal articles and design theory literature, will provide insights into effective design strategies for pediatric healthcare settings. Additionally, three case studies of pediatric hospitals and related spaces will undergo a critical qualitative analysis to identify successful design elements and areas for improvement. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of how design strategies can positively impact pediatric in-patient care units and foster a seamless transition between hospital life and the outside world, ultimately promoting the physical and psychological well-being of young patients. The research outcomes will inform a design project for a patient hotel in Berlin. Keywords: Healthcare facility design, pediatric hospitals, healing environments, child-centered design, design strategies, color, light, nature connectedness, patient experience, systematic review, case studies, patient well-being.
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DISSERTATION NOTE: Bachelor of Arts thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior Design, Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, 2023.
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MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Topic Definition, Context and Aims 1.2 Methodology 2. the Built Environment as a Healing Aid 2.1 Children's Perception and Needs in the Healthcare Environment 2.2 Creating Healing Environments 3. Design Strategies and Their Relation to Health 3.1 the Use of Colour in Interior Healthcare Spaces 3.2 the Use of Natural and Artificial Light 3.3 Nature Connectedness 4. Case Study 4.1 Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Bc 4.2 Copenhagen Children's Hospital 4.3 Shenzhen Children's Hospital Science and Education Building 4.4 Cross Analysis 5. Conclusion 6. Design Project bibliography list of Figures
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