L A N D S C A P E S T R A T E G Y

In the landscape strategy, I have dealt with three main aspects; to create a sustainable urban drainage watersystem water will need to run off of the sloped roof. This water will be retained using the permeable paving stones and a drainage system which will link to sprinklers and the fountain in the centre of the courtyard so water is recylced.

When thinking of planting, I have used different trees, which can be seen below grown loacally in manchester to reduce the cost of emissions when travelling, and I have also used a wide variety of trees to increase biodiversity and to create an interesting landscape. The trees will also act as an coustic barreier to the busy princess road.

When thinking of the materiality of my buidling for mental health and neurodivergence, we can look at the PAS6463 - Design For the mind, which provides guidance on elements in the built environmentthat which contribute to sensory overload and exhuastion, including materials and colouring. Some of the main points it mentioned on materials were;

1. reflective/glare materials should be avoided

2. materials should provide a high level of sound absorption

3. materials should have low visual noise and a muted colour scheme

4, materials should not have odours or toxins/emit VOCs and SVOCs

5. the Biophillic deisgn should include natural finishes, materials and patterns extending further on my 3.1 materials research, I have looked at materials that suitably fulfil all these reccomendations.

Along with the PAS6463, I have looked at the Yarram Integrated Healthcare Centre. The centre not only connects mental health, counselling and well-being services but also introduces an open and welcoming environment, with natural materials and an undulating facade, guiding users to entrances.

I am very much inspired by its material use and facade structure, which I will take forward when considering materials and my facade in detail.

To light up the key spaces, and guide people towards entrance points, I have created a curved lamella facade. This will also serve the building in terms of acoustics and shading on a site with lots of sunlight and a high level of noise from the motorway. Key entrance and public spaces will have less lamella for views and lighting purposes.

I have used timber as it is a sustainable material and has benefits in architecture for improving peoples mental health.