A master thesis from Aalborg University
Hospice Vejlbo - A Place to Say Goodbye
[Hospice Vejlbo - Et Sted at Sige Farvel]
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Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2023
Submitted on
2023-05-25
Pages
195 pages
Abstract
This architectural report investigates the relationship between architecture, technical solutions, healing design, sustainability, and life cycle assessment in the context of a hospice in Silkeborg. In addition to providing end-of-life care to patients, the hospice is designed to be sustainable, with reduced environmental impact and operating costs. The report examines how sustainable materials and passive strategies can be incorporated into the hospice design to achieve these goals. It also considers the life cycle of the hospice, from construction to decommissioning, to identify opportunities for reducing its environmental impact. Moreover, the report analyses how the design of the hospice can support the well-being of patients and their families through healing design principles. natural light, ventilation, and the use of nature, colours, and materials are all considered in the design. The report concludes with recommendations for future hospice designs that prioritize sustainability, life cycle assessment, and healing design principles. By considering these factors, hospices can provide high-quality end-of-life care while also reducing their environmental impact and operating costs.
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