DESIGN CONCEPT

Therapeutic architecture is a method of design that uses the built environment in an intentional way
to promote healing, well-being, and recovery. From the physical aspects such as natural lighting and
ventilation to mental factors like spatial configuration and sensory experience, it covers a wide range
of considerations.

Evidence-Based Design: Informing design decisions that have been shown to positively impact health
outcomes, using research and data.

User-centered design: to ensure that spaces meet the needs and preferences of users, they involve
patients, residents, and other users in the design process.

THERAPEUTIC ARCHITECTURE ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

Therapeutic architecture often employs calming and natural tones like blues, greens, and wood to
create a soothing atmosphere in a space.

Therapeutic architecture employs thoughtful spatial layouts that consider circulation, proximity to
nature, and access to amenities to create a supportive and functional environment.

Therapeutic design can enhance the overall experience by incorporating sensory-rich elements like
calming sounds, aromatherapy, and tactile textures.

MATERIALS

WOOD

WOOD HAS A HIGHER INSULATION RATING THAN BOTH STEEL AND PLASTIC.
THIS MEANS THAT BUILDINGS REQUIRE LESS ENERGY TO MAINTAIN HEATING
AND COOLING. PLUS, WOOD CAN HELP REGULATE HUMIDITY LEVELS TO A
SMALL DEGREE.

POLISHED CONCRETE

POLISHED CONCRETE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DAMAGE, CHIP, OR

SCRATCH FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON. IT'S ONE OF THE MOST DURABLE TYPES
OF FLOORING THERE IS. POLISHED CONCRETE COMES EXTREMELY STRONG
AND RESILIENT, CAPABLE OF HANDLING LOTS OF TRAFFIC AND EQUIPMENT
USED ON IT WITHOUT EVEN A HINT OF DAMAGE.

CLEAR GLASS

GLASS AS A BUILDING MATERIAL IS THAT IT TRANSMITS UP TO 80% OF THE

DAY'S NATURAL LIGHT. ALLOWING THE SUNLIGHT TO FLOOD IN THROUGH A
WINDOW CAN OPEN UP A SPACE BEAUTIFULLY AND IMPROVE THE
ATMOSPHERE OF THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT.
CONCRETE ROOFING

IT IS MORE DURABLE AND LONG-LASTING THAN ANYTHING ELSE OUT

THERE. WITH AN ACRYLIC WATERPROOF COAT, IT WILL REFLECT HEAT,
MAKING IT A HIGHLY EFFICIENT ENERGY-SAVING ROOFING SYSTEM.
CONCRETE ROOFING IS GENERALLY INSTALLED IN THREE LAYERS.

ITS POROUS STRUCTURE ALLOWS WATER TO SEEP DIRECTLY INTO

THE GROUND, ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR LARGE-SCALE PONDS OR
SWALES TO CAPTURE AND STORE EXCESS WATER.