ANNEXURE-A

SIGNIFICANCE OF BIOPHILIA IN ARCHITECTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON

HUMAN WELL-BEING IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF JUVENILE
CORRECTIONAL SETTINGS

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE PRISON STAFF AT CAMP JAIL, LAHORE

RESEARCH SURVEY CONSENT FORM (JUVENILE INMATES)

Name of the Researcher: Ar. Emmara Arshad Mir

Institute of the Researcher: Department of Architecture, College of Art and Design,

University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Information about the Research: This study is being conducted independently by the
researcher purely for academic purpose, and the contents of the survey have been duly
approved by the Head of department of architecture, College of Art and Design, University of
the Punjab and the IG Prisons Punjab, Lahore.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

Dear inmate, this survey is a part of the Master of Architecture Dissertation titled
“Significance of Biophilia in Architecture and its Impact on Human Well-Being in Built
Environment of Juvenile Correctional Settings” that explores the goal of improving the built
environs of the correctional institutes by incorporating natural elements in their design and
planning. The focus of this research is to provide a comfortable and healthy environment in
the Juvenile Correctional Institutes as perceived by the young inmates and prison staff. Once
comprehensive analysis has been made through research surveys, the subsequent focus would
be to propose considerable design guidelines for the design of correctional facilities. In order
to assess the present condition of the juvenile correctional centre and to develop design
guidelines, the answers you would opt for would be extremely helpful in analyzing the
above-mentioned factors from a prison staff member’s viewpoint.

General Information and Instructions about the Research Survey

 In order to get reliable information desired for the study, the questions you would be
asked would require your willingness and cooperation. It is therefore requested to kindly
fill out the survey forms under the best possible cooperation you can offer.
 However, your decision to participate in this study is completely voluntary, and you may
opt to withdraw from it at any point without giving any specific reason.
 Any personal information regarding your name, your designation, your contact
information, specifics about your personal views will neither be released to any other than
the researcher and the facilitator assisting you not be published anywhere.
 Your quoted opinions (if any) will only be used if you allow for it in point 5 of the
consent agreement.

Rights of the Staff Member as a Research Subject and Juvenile Inmate Consent

 I confirm that I have read on have had read to me the necessary information for this
research survey and had the opportunity to ask questions for clarification. I have been
told that if I have any question, I can ask from the facilitator.
 I understand my right as a research subject and what the study is all about, why and
how it is being conducted and the possible benefits/outcomes of my participation in
this study.
 I fully understand that my participation as a research subject is voluntary and that I
may wish to withdraw from it at any point without giving any reason.
 I agree to take part in this study.
 I agree to the anonymous use of quotes or opinions in the publication.

Inmate’s Name Inmate’s signature

I certify that I have reviewed the contents of this form with the research subject signing
above and it is my understanding that the research subject is fully aware of the research
objectives and his/her rights as a participant.

Facilitator’s name Facilitator’s signature

 Age at present?

A: 7 years B: 8-11 years C: 12-15 years D: 16-18years

 Nature of offence?
 A: Rape B: Theft C: Murder D: Others

 Reason for the offence?

A: B: C: Poverty D: Other (specify )

Provocation/Peer Fight/Aggression
influence

 For how long have you been staying in the institute?

A: 0-6 months B: 7-12 months C: More than a year

(specify)

 Level of education

A: Illiterate B: Under C: Primary to D: Inter

Primary Matric

 What do you feel about the physical image of the facility?

A: Homely B: Punitive C: Other (specify)

 Do you think size of the sleeping units is sufficient to avoid

congestion/suffocation?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe

 Do you think having a large size window in the sleeping units would comfort you
while staying indoors?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe

 What do you feel about the cross-ventilation quality inside the sleeping units?

A: Good B: Bad C: Satisfactory

 Time allowed spending outdoors?

 What kind of outdoor games are allowed to play?

A: Football B: Badminton C: Other (specify)

 Do you think the size of the recreation yard is good enough for outdoor activities?

A: Yes B: No C: Satisfactory

 Do you think it will be a nice idea to provide more flower plants and trees in the
yard will have?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe

 Do you think a more spacious recreation yard will provide a better option for
outdoor games?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe

 Do you feel fresh and active after participating in outdoor activities?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe

 Would you like to spend your leisure time outdoors or indoors?

A: Outdoors B: Indoors C: Both

 Do you think a water body/ a small fountain in the recreation yard will have a
positive impact on your mood?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe

 Would you like your have your daytime meals outdoors in a dining place with a
view of the yard?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe
 Listening to nature sounds (chirping of birds, rainfall, etc.) can soothe your
stress/anxiety?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe

 Do you think giving color to blank walls can cheer up your mood?

A: Yes B: Maybe C: No

 If yes, which color would you prefer on the walls?

A: Green/Yellow B: Blue/Purple C: Red/Orange D: Other (specify)

 Do you think looking at a nice landscape painting hung on interior walls can help
to relieve your stress for some time?

A: Yes No May be

 The impact of the high ceiling height is

A: Relaxing B: Disturbing C: Other (specify)

 What do you think a video shown on TV showing views of nature, waterfalls, etc.
would be a pleasant experience?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe

 In your opinion will it be a good idea to bring some natural elements (indoor
plants, water fountains) inside the living spaces?

A: Yes B: No C: Maybe

 Which elements from nature would you like to be brought inside the living
spaces?

A: Indoor plants B: A water body C: Both D: Any other(specify)

 Please share your comments/suggestions about improving the present conditions
of the institute…………………………………………………………………………