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Item Restricted A curative atmosphere? : the effect of interior design on in-patient recovery in psychiatric facilities(2020) Westerlund, Judith Cornelia; Ebert, Carola; Martín, Javier; bachelor thesis in Interior Design"By bringing knowledge of the human psyche into design practice, the spaces within which we spend time may help to both prevent poor mental health, and also contribute to treating mental illness in a more efficient way than they do today. Hence, understanding mental illness and mental health may prove an important development within design, and design may also prove an invaluable tool in furthering the understanding of mental disorders. Through this thesis, it is sought to describe the atmospheric qualities which evidently play a pivotal role in therapeutic spaces by identifying specific characteristics of a curative atmosphere. These characteristics can inform design strategies which may be employed to design psychiatric hospitals in order to better support the treatments taking place within them. Such characteristics have been identified via a literature review of predominantly psychiatric journals, hence allowing psychology to inform design strategies. These, in turn, can positively impact the practice of psychotherapy by producing engaging therapeutic environments. By categorising the recurring themes in the reviewed literature, a comprehensive list or guide of integral aspects and design features contributing to a curative atmosphere can be compiled, which designers and stakeholders of therapeutic environments should consider in the design process of such spaces."Publication Restricted A Review of Hemp’s Potential in Air Purification and Sustainability(2025) Korkmaz, Sevket; Katharina, Lemke; Graphic Design and Visual Communication (BA); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThe thesis is to guide a certain section of the Botanical Garden in Berlin due to the fact that cannabis or hemp absorbs carbon dioxide excessively, grows rapidly and is quite sustainable. This section is only made of hemp and the information area aims to show people how useful and sustainable hemp actually is, and in addition, the area where you can sit and relax allows you to spend time in nature and finally offers an environment where you can get away from the city and be completely in touch with nature with walking paths. Although hemp is used in many areas such as car parts, cream, food, paper and textile, its live use is very little. The thesis addresses this important detail and directs hemp to be used not only as a material but also as a living thing.. The fact that some areas in Berlin are close to the limit in air quality serves the purpose of this project. The main purpose of creating this area is that hemp absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees.Item Restricted Biophilic design as an approach to improve the employees' health and wellbeing in an open-space office(2019) Larsen, Sigurd; Starck, Adrian von; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied Sciences"The occurrence of illnesses like asthma or allergies is constantly increasing and a main factor for that has already been found to relate to the environments we are living and working in. Building materials, finishes and even decoration used often emit toxic pollutants because they are not tested properly, which greatly affects our health (Healthy Interiors 2012). Especially in big open-plan offices lots of illnesses and difficulties in concentration occur due to the bad air quality, the lack of thermal comfort, noise pollution and an unpleasant lighting situation. [...] Health and 'being green', so to say, has become a trend on a daily life basis and people start to think of how to improve their wellbeing. [...] With this they slowly start to consider also the environments they are living in and healthy and sustainable interiors gain importance. [...] Biophilia is our love to the nature and the living and our wish to support its growth. The mentioned methods include environmental features such as color, air, sunlight, natural materials and plants, natural shapes and forms, natural patterns and processes, the relation of light and space, place-based relationships and evolved human-nature relationships."Item Restricted Community Centers for Refugees : A Human-centred Design Approach for Improving the Physiological and Psychological Well-being of Refugees While Their Asylum Process(2021) Pham, Thuy Duong; bachelor thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior DesignMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : On the 28th of July 2021, the world celebrated the anniversary of the Geneva Refugee Convention (GRC), a ground-breaking treaty that outlines the rights of refugees1 as well as the legal obligations of states to protect them. Over the past 70 years, millions of people have received protection from the GRC. 149 states have signed it to date. However, in 2020 still, 82.4 million people were reported to be forcibly displaced in the world. Even while the ongoing pandemic, the number of registered refugees increased by four per cent compared to 2019 (UNHCR 2021). Germany belongs to the fifth major hosting country with a total of 1.2 million refugees. In 2020, Germany has received more than 122,000 asylum applications (BAMF 2021). Regardless of the positive developments through the GRC, - regardless of the numerous NGOs supporting refugees' wellbeing - and regardless of the economic power of Germany as one of the richest countries in the world - the increasing number of refugees and the question of how they are treated stays one of the most pressing topics of our society. Asylum seekers2 are obliged to stay in their assigned Initial Reception Centre for the time of their asylum process after their arrival in Germany. This usually stretches out for a period of 6 months to 18 months. In some complicated cases, it could even prolong up to 24 months (Kalkmann and Hesari 2019). Over the last years, the procedures tend to drastically prolongate the transitory living of asylum seekers in those facilities. For this enforced long-duration stays the facilities, originally intended as short-stay spaces, offer no adequate environment for the people. The Initial Reception Centre was developed within a fast reactive response and thus lacks a systematic perspective (Giunta and Rebaglio 2014). It provides a shelter for the people's strict minimum basic living needs. While these physiological basic requirements have been taken care of the psychological needs haven't been addressed. In most cases, the living condition in these reception facilities increases the mental fragility of the inhabitants. Today numerous critics (PROASYL 2021) concerning the living condition of asylum seekers are voiced. Impactful solutions to improve these conditions are long overdueItem Restricted Health-conscious building : how material emissions affect the quality of interior spaces(2019) Tscharner, Matthias; Larsen, Sigurd; Martín, Javier; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied Sciences"Today's focus on healthier lifestyles is leading many people to question the influence of building structures and interior spaces on their wellbeing. Most people spend approximately 90% of their entire life in interior spaces breathing air which may contain toxic chemicals from building materials. [...] The following question will be discussed, analyzed and answered in this thesis. How can volatile organic compounds (VOCs) be avoided and a health-promoting residential building be created? A close examination of materials and construction methods that will ensure the lowest total volatile organic compound (TVOC) values and thus support healthy indoor air quality will be performed. Indoor air quality measurements will be done to clarify this issue. Additionally, olfactory and visual material preferences will be evaluated by a survey. The results of the broad literature research, the TVOC measurements and survey results serve as guides for architects, interior designers, planners and builders and should support them in the planning of a low-emission house. To be able to discuss and answer the research question the following additional questions need to be addressed: 1. What effects does the conventional construction of residential buildings have on indoor air quality and what are the health risks? 2. Which opportunities to influence do architects and planners have during the planning process to optimize the health safety and the quality of residential properties? The overall health and well-being of people occupying interior spaces is mainly influenced by five physical quantities: - Room air temperature - Temperature of the room enclosing surfaces (floor, walls & ceiling) - Air circulation - Humidity - Gaseous and dusty contaminants (VOC emissions) Four of the above criteria are well controlled in most of the western world. However, the fifth criterion has again become a problem in the last several decades although removing fossil fuel-based heating systems. The focus on energy savings and the wish to lower pollution levels in the atmosphere led to higher pollution in today's buildings. The problem of indoor air pollution is analyzed and described in this work. A possible solution is presented in this context and can be found in chapter 3.4. and the final section."Item Restricted Interactive exhibition design as a way of promoting intercultural dialogue : the duality of the effects of coronavirus on society(2020) Alves, Tatiana Carolina Pereira; Hillmann-Regett, Jan; Lehr, Jakob; bachelor thesis in Product Design"This thesis explores the concept of stereotypes, how they form and develop to understand and propose ways to overcome them. Understanding the problem's roots and its potential solutions makes it possible to answer the research question: are interactive design exhibitions an effective means to help overcome stereotypes and prejudice by promoting intercultural dialogue? As a result of the research and its posterior analysis, a design project was developed to demonstrate the main findings and propose an effective stereotype breaking model based on dialogue. In light of the recent events involving the COVID-19 pandemic, this work covers the theme of prejudice, stereotypes, and communication also related to this crisis."Item Restricted Redesign of Dog Diapers and Their Impact on Dog Life(2021) Kriechhammer, Carina Maria; Hillmann-Regett, Jan; Lehr, Jakob; Product DesignMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : This thesis describes the bond between human and dog, and an illness most people do not know it exists for dogs as well. Incontinence. In the next pages you will explore the reasearch if it is possible to treat a sick dog without medication and a new sus- tainable design for male dog diapers. With a working solution it may be possible to reduce early euthaniza- tion of dogs just because they can not controle their urine anymore. Every drop on the next pages is me- ant to remeind the dogs illnessItem Restricted Reducing anxiety levels by means of interior design(2020) Hadi, Maryam; Larsen, Sigurd; Martín, Javier; bachelor thesis in Interior Design"In today's world, every single individual faces various difficulties throughout their daily lives. In recent decades, mental health has become a bold topic and more studies have been done to shed light on its topics, but the number of people who are suffering from mental illnesses/disorders has also been increasing. These disorders are more easily recognizable these days, with factors such as social media, immigration, higher living standards, etc, playing an important role both contributing factors and diagnostic markers. (Keck School of Medicine of USC 2020) [...] When it comes to anxiety, almost everyone has dealt with it in one form or another. Although it is not always categorized as a disorder, we all have experienced having stress, sometimes to the point of getting a panic attack. Considering the widespread nature of the condition and the fact that we spend most of our daily time in indoor spaces, it is important that interior spaces work to help reduce our anxiety levels and influence our stress levels in the most positive way. The aim of this research is to investigate how and to what extent designers can change an interior space, in order to make it more suitable for someone who is dealing with anxiety and minimize the elements that trigger their tension and stress. It needs to be noted that the goal is not to come up with a conclusion that cures anxiety, as that is a medical matter and needs professional medical expertise. [...] The long-term objective of this research is to discover the answer to the following questions: ● How can interior designers reduce anxiety levels? ● What are the most influential design elements that can be modified to positively impact anxiety? ● To what extent can interior designers influence this domain?"Item Restricted Retail Design surviving COVID-19(2021) Menge, Angelita; Brünjes, Katrin; Larsen, Sigurd; Interior Architecture / Interior DesignMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : The COVID-19 pandemic has become a struggle for many economic sectors around the world. The retail industry needed to make use of e-commerce to be able to survive the lockdowns. However, as convenient as shopping online can be, the interaction and experience of going to the physical store cannot be replaced with some clicks on a screen. Retail Design will play a vital role in bringing the customers back again to the brick-and-mortar spaces. This thesis will focus on the different strategies that Interior designers are implementing for Retail spaces. Some of these new practices include the use of easy to clean materials, modern technologies that can help to make a design more functional, new circulations inside the stores, self-checkout systems, and last but not least, the creation of new experiences inside the retail spaces with more innovative ways to communicate visually and contact-sensitive with the customers. As a research methodology: literature analysis, case studies, and a practical design proposal will show different strategies used by retail designers to overcome the current situationItem Restricted Scents in Interior Design : Enhance working environments by influencing the sense of smell(2021) Doan, Tin Tony; bachelor thesis in Interior Design / Interior ArchitectureMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : "We see only when there is light enough, taste only when we put things into our mouths, touch only when we make contact with someone or something, hear only sounds that are loud enough. But we smell always and with every breath. "(Ackerman 1990, 6) How humans perceive and understand space is mostly directed by the five main senses sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch (Bradford 2017). The first impression and general atmosphere in interior design is shaped through visual perception, which is why it receives most dedication during the design process. The other four main senses often come secondary, but can still be included, some easier than others, to shape the impression and experience a space provides. Smell can be as important as sight since it triggers an immediate response in how we evaluate a space, an object, or a person and is always present (Ackerman 1990, 6). The aim of the thesis is to explore and discuss how scent can be used in interior design to improve wellbeing in working and learning environments, while simultaneously looking at the different ways of representing it. It is also highlighting the effect of smell stimuli in relation to interior design, as the topic is not widely explored, although the great effects on the human psychology are scientifically proven. Common mental health problems caused by workplaces are burnout through overworking, and associated with it, depression and anxiety (Koutsimani, Montgomery, and Georganta 2019). A study shows that 76% of surveyed employees, in the US, experience burnout on the job at least sometimes (Gallup 2020, 2). Most common symptoms are fatigue, sleep disorder, reduced performance, and concentration and memory problems (Schoen Clinic 2020). In another study, the number of surveyed students experiencing academic burnout hovers around the same number, at over 80% (Critchfield 2019)Item Restricted Sensorial impact contributing to mental and physical wellbeing : The bathroom of the future(2021) bachelor thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior DesignMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : Context - physical and psychological demands in the modern world for people in stable life situation Nowadays, people are significantly affected by all kinds of media. As Ofcom's research shows (Communications Market Research 2020), we use more and more data, either in a fixed or mobile form (31% and 34% more). Living in a city, we are exposed to sudden events like sirens, horns, ringing phones, alarms, et cetera All those factors cause health damage that reflects our cogniti- ve1 and social skills (R. Atchley, Strayer and P. Atchley 2012). People are lo- oking for solutions to help them cope with the more commonly appearing problem that is stress. Mental Health Foundation2 shows in their report, during the year 2017, 74% of people felt stressed at the level that they were una- ble to cope (Mental Health Foundation 2018). Another poll states that 82% felt stressed at least once during a typical week (ibid.). Increasing numbers show a problem to remain well and a possible inability to recover. Therefore, this stu- dy's primary purpose is to determine the impact of sensory stimulation in the do- mestic interior (privately owned apartments and houses) on mental and phy- sical wellbeing. It aims at the group of people with relatively stable life situ- ations. As James-Lange Theory3 suggests, emotions appear when exposed to environmental stimuli. In reaction to these stimuli body "produces" a physio- logical response that results later in emotions (Cherry 2020). This is where the focus is directed, how different stimuli in private bathroom arrangement cre- ate a positive physiological reaction and, as a result - positive emotions. This study investigates the impact of various features used in spas and bathrooms on mental and physical wellbeing. It determines whether it is possible to com- bine those qualities to create a recovering environment in own apartment or houseItem Restricted The effects of COVID-19-related complications and restrictions on self-care : Analyzing the benefits of the implementation of greenery in our home environments(2021) Nicolaeva, Darya; Hillmann-Regett, Jan; Schroeder, Süheyla; Product DesignMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : Ever since the first COVID-19 related lockdowns in 2020, people faced changes that immensely influenced their lives, and some experienced a decline in their well-being. Through the potential inability to leave our homes, fear for our health as well as the constant changing of laws and rules, we feel strained; so, to seek comfort we might experience the urge to spend more time in nature, our natural habitat. While this might not always be possible during the times of a pandemic, we do our best to adapt to the new standards, finding ways to bring nature and peace back into our newfound isolated urban lifestylesItem Restricted The Impact of Interior Architecture on Communication & Health in Institutional Offices : Remodelling of the Job Centre Tempelhof, Berlin, through Biophilic Design Principles(2021) Al Gemayel, Khalil; Brünjes, Katrin; Pöğün-Zander, Yüksel; Interior Architecture / Interior DesignMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : This research aims to improve the mental and physical health of users at the Job Centre in Tempelhof, Berlin through the Biophilic Design principles. The Job Centre has a negative reputation among society. Due to anxiety and tension inside the bureaucratic Job Centre, employees are overwhelmed and under pressure daily at their offices. On the other hand, the visitors of the Job Centre are already unmotivated due to the lack of chances in finding jobs. In light of this, the Biophilic Design approaches in the interiors of the Job Centre reflect its public image and bring relief and gratification to both parties. The research discusses the impact of the Biophilic Design on bureaucratic spaces such as the Job Centre in Tempelhof, Berlin. It also exposes the combination of redesign strategies in existing buildings through Biophilic principles. The study will evaluate the Biophilic elements and their psychological and biological influence on the users in public institutions of BerlinItem Restricted The response of commercial interior spaces to pandemics of the 19th, early 20th century and COVID-19(2021) Graf, Mary-Ann; bachelor thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior DesignMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : Pandemics have been a recurring problem all around the globe over the past centuries. To prevent their spread, governments reduced public life and imposed new measures. Not only does this restrict many businesses, but also brings along changes in the layout and design of commercial interior spaces. This study looks into how pandemics of the 19th and 20th centuries shaped public interior spaces and their solutions that can now be applied to restaurant spaces during Covid-19. th and 20th centuries and Covid-19 on commercial interior spaces. An analysis of public interior spaces during times of Tuberculosis, Cholera, and the Spanish Flu outbreak highlights the measures taken against past pandemics. In addition, observed. new post-pandemic concept for commercial interior spaces