Nilay Yasar
Architecture as Medicine: Design Components That Accelerate Healing for Spinal Cord Injury in Hospital Environments.
Rel. Elena Vigliocco. Politecnico di Torino, Master of science program in Architecture For Heritage, 2025
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Abstract
Can architecture heal? This question is central to the idea of ​​integrating design into medicine. While the fields of architecture and healthcare have historically run parallel, the emerging concept of healing architecture places design at the forefront of human well-being. For Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients, in particular, whose journeys to recovery are long, complex, and deeply personal, structures built for healing become more than environments; they become a form of treatment. This thesis explores how architectural elements can accelerate the physical and psychological recovery of SCI patients. It argues that architecture is a critical contributor to the therapeutic experience. Grounded in historical context and supported by a variety of case studies, this research examines how architecture can be used as medicine by using design components that could accelerate healing for Spinal Cord Injury in hospital environments.
It also reflects my personal journey as a former SCI patient, offering an insider's perspective on the profound relationship between place and healing
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