The Covert Life of Hospital Architecture

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• UCL Press

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• Architektur & Städtebau
• Hobby & Freizeit
• Kunst & Kultur

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This volume explores hospital architecture as a complex interplay of spatial and social dynamics, revealing how both planned and latent functions of hospital spaces contribute to outcomes like enhanced patient safety, improved communication among care providers, and clearer navigation for visitors. By advancing space syntax theory and integrating emerging research on hospital environments, the book presents a comprehensive examination of the relationships between various hospital spaces and their occupants. It begins with an analysis of everyday interactions within hospital architecture, then delves into specific areas such as patient rooms, care team dynamics, and public circulation spaces. The final chapter addresses the impact of the global pandemic on healthcare institutions, emphasizing the need for adaptability in design. Each chapter is complemented by reflective essays from practicing designers, offering insights from the field. The work argues that the often-overlooked dimensions of space significantly influence measurable outcomes, providing valuable guidance for designing hospitals based on empirically tested principles. It serves as a vital resource for healthcare planners, designers, architects, and social science scholars.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback