Objective of the study

Spaces can create hope and positivity or gloom. They can boost the healing process or add further to an unhealthy environment leading to further amplification of an illness. For a person, undergoing physical and mental trauma due to his ailment, this space can have far-reaching effects. Thus, it is imperative to understand the concept of ‘healing spaces’ to efficiently integrate this pre-requisite in healthcare design.

Treatment is complete only when all facets of health are addressed. The focus should be on holistic treatment and not solely on efficiency or functionality of the building as is the case in most existing healthcare institutes. This design of spatial atmosphere should not be limited to the time the patient spends in the healthcare center but extend to the home, workplace, and any other environment they spend quality time in. Thus, a study of healthcare environment extending to the home and work atmosphere of a patient is essential.

The relation between space and health, vital as it is, is seldom addressed. If addressed correctly, it would be a turning point in the medical world. Hence, it is crucial to understand the psychological impacts of architecture on the human mind and body as also spatial therapy.