PRECEDENT STUDY

Therapeutic Architecture In Healthcare Design For Mashhad University Of Medical Sciences

Location: Mashhad, Iran

Field Area: 32000 m2
Built Area: 18800 m2

Environment effects on social, physiological and psychological

human aspects to increase human performances. The process
between architecture and environmental psychology lead to
understand the behavioral, psychological and emotional users’
interactions in designing buildings.

The purpose of this study is to create a link between health

promotion and architecture design of healthcare centers through
architectural variables affecting stress reduction.

SOLUTION:
well-equipped and good quality furnishings
enough space to avoid congestion
welcoming entrance of healthcare center
getting the appropriate natural and artificial light, and positive
distraction by existence of green spaces in outdoor spaces
the ability to watch the landscape from the window
access to Nature and therapeutic gardens in indoor area
Using court yards which are more connected building
Using shading and louver to make proper privacy with respect to
activities in each space.

DESIGN PROCESS
THERAPEUTIC GARDEN

MAIN IDEA

DESIGN STRATEGIES