OBJECTIVE: To present a comprehensive review of the research literature on the effects of
the architectural designs of mental health facilities on the users. BACKGROUND: Using a …

For centuries, natural ventilation (NV) was the smartest technique for conditioning the built
environment. However, in modern design, NV has not been utilised to its full potential …

An office is a center of operations where various activities take place, depending on the
business conducted. Office conditions determine the credibility and synergy of business …

Historically, post-occupancy evaluation (POE) was developed to evaluate actual building
performance, providing feedback for architects and building managers to potentially improve …

The green building movement in India is lacking an important link: ensuring that the design
intent of such buildings is actually realized. This paper undertakes an exploratory …

Buildings constitute a substantial percentage of most educational institutions‟ assets, user
needs and operating costs. The performance level of this resource is therefore very critical to …

OBJECTIVE: This study investigates how design strategies in three recent intensive care
units in Sweden impact patients, families, and staff. The area of focus is the patient room …

Despite the undeniable need for enhancements in hospital building design, there remain
issues in the transition of and translation from research to innovation. While the literature …

Research into the spatial dimensions of deprivation of liberty and psychiatric hospitalization
has a long and complex tradition. In this context, the increasing numbers of prisoners and …

Assessment on the physical design of healthcare facilities from the perspective of the patient
and their family members (user) is the method to understand their expectation, preferences …