EDUCATIONAL DIABETES FACILITY
OVERVIEW OF DESIGN PROPOSAL
MISSION STATEMENT ●
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CLIENT PROFILE
Provide young individuals, age 16-25 who have been diagnosed with diabetes a space that supports their needs. The built environment, both interior and exterior, will provide group hands-on and patient centered learning experiences through the educational kitchen, seminar space, social hubs, outdoor space and more. Through my research I have found that current diabete facilities do not place emphasis on young individuals who have been diagnosed (Papoutsi, C, 2017). Many facilities and clinics do not provide patients with hands-on learning experiences and often these environments have a negative impact on the users (Lesley, L. 2015).
“All people living with diabetes in Canada should have the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life. However, many face discrimination, stigma and unfair treatment.” (Diabetes Canada, n.d.)
Non-profit organization that helps Canadians of all ages living with diabetes through the use of “... helpful resources, education, research, and more,” (Diabetes Canada, n.d.). Offers a lot of helpful information on their website while also organizing learning opportunities, social events, and support programs. The organization works alongside specialists to research care for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Locations across Canada ○ Each office offers diabetes programs, hosts events and helps raise awareness to the local communities.
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OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE SITE
World View: I believe it is important to prepare young diabetics with the proper education, skills and resources to be able to manage their health while also reducing the risk of lifelong health complications. Central Question: How can the built environment support the needs of young teens and adults, living with diabetes, by providing educational experiences to help gain skills to become independent managers of their health?
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TRENDS EMERGING THROUGH RESEARCH
PRELIMINARY RESEARCH METHODS
USER EXPERIENCE
Analyzing and collecting data through ethnographic studies, interviews and field notes.
NATURE
FLEXIBILITY
POSTURES
INCLUSIVE
SOCIAL & PRIVATE
LOCATION
CONTEXT VIA RESEARCH STUDY
HUMBER CENTER FOR JUSTICE LEADERSHIP The building is located at 3120 Lake Shore Blvd W and is situated in a residential area. PROS: ● Adjacent to outdoor space ● Close to public transportation ● Integration of sustainable design ● Existing skylights ● Existing parking space CONS: ● Minimal natural lighting ● Ceiling tiles are not in good condition ● Narrow hallways
MEGAN MARTIN P.1
EDUCATIONAL DIABETES FACILITY
OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE SITE
OVERVIEW OF DESIGN PROPOSAL
THE SITE ●
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OPPORTUNITIES & LIMITATIONS ●
Originally a car dealership which has now been transformed into a school for Humber students (“ Humber College Centre for Justice Leadership”. (n.d.)). The original concrete facade of the building has now been masked by aluminium screens that create dynamic shapes. In contrast to the sharp edges and hard materiality, a green living wall exists on the sides on the building. Located in a residential area with two parking lots located on the east and west side of the one storey building. The building is walking distance from open outdoor space and close to public transportation such as bus stops and streetcars.
Green roof is permitted as long as it does not exceed height requirements
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Zoning by-law setbacks limit the amount of outdoor usable space ○
Awnings or canopies are allowed as long as they do not surpass the setback requirements
CHANGES The design of the facility will introduce sustainable materials and finishes into the built environment. Also, the incorporation of WELL building standards will be implemented to create a WELL certified interior.
The space will be occupied by both diabetics and caregivers, therefore, the design will be inclusive to all users and user abilities. The built environment will also support different teaching strategies for different learners.
In the proposed facility, the physical and mental human interaction to the built environment will be closely considered. The incorporation of the patients/ perspectives will facilitate engagement in their own health care.
The design will provide private spaces for private conversations and touchdown space. These space will allow visual, and audio privacy from adjacent paces, allowing users to escape and rejuvenate.
Social spaces will be designed to foster confidence and connection with other users. This will help build relationships and a sense of community within the facility.
The facility will maximize the amount of natural daylight to improve users overall wellbeing. The lighting properties will be controlled within the space through, colour temperature and intensity.
CONTEXT VIA RESEARCH STUDY
VIEWS
MEGAN MARTIN P.2
EDUCATIONAL DIABETES FACILITY
OVERVIEW OF DESIGN PROPOSAL
WELL BUILDING STANDARD The design proposal for the future state of the building is to focus on implementing WELL Building Standards. WELL Building standards is used to “... measure, certify and monitor features of the built environment that impact human health and wellbeing… “ (“ WELL Building Standards” (2014)).
MIND COMFORT FITNESS LIGHT NOURISHMENT
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Enhance physical and mental comfort Provide opportunities for physical activity Provide light that is positive to the body and appropriate for all tasks Encourage healthy eating habits Implementation of strategies to achieve optimal water quality Achieve healthy and medically validated indoor air quality
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMMING
CONTEXT VIA RESEARCH STUDY
OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE SITE
WATER
Implement designs that enhance and enrich the mental wellbeing
MEGAN MARTIN P.3
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Lesley, L., Eddy, D., Channon, S., McNamara, R., Robling, M., & Gregory, J. W. (2015). The Experience of Living with Type 1 Diabetes and Attending Clinic from the Perception of Children, Adolescents and Carers: Analysis of Qualitative Data from the DEPICTED Study, 54–62. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2014.09.006. Retrieved from https://www-sciencedirect-com.ezproxy.humber.ca/science/article/pii/S0882596314002577
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