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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."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 Framing Customer Communication With Jungian Archetypal Stories : a Psychological, Philosophical, and Physiological Discussion(2023) Robert Baumann; Artinger, Florian; Villegas, Erick Behar; Faculty of Business Administration; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract This thesis discusses how framing communication with customers using Jungian archetypes has psychological, philosophical, and physiological benefits in individuals and companies. Jungian archetypes were theorized by Carl Jung as an answer to Friedrich Nietzsche's question regarding where individuals are to derive values from in the absence of "Christian values" in a post-God world. This thesis discusses the origins of the archetypal theory, including a philosophical and psychological analysis, and the influences of Carl Jung-namely, Nietzsche and Freud. As well, this thesis considers the theory of Carl Jung regarding the abstraction of value and meaning from the unconscious, and how in that process, the archetypal theory is derived. An analysis of the work of Jordan Peterson in his book Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief is also undertaken in which he discusses the physiological processes of the mind regarding stories and archetypes. Archetypes not only give meaning to a person when they integrate an archetypal story in their life-either willingly or through the encounter of a product that imbues that story-but they also have psychological and physiological benefits; the process undergone by the mind when transforming something "unknown" to something "known"-through an archetypal story-is proven to be beneficial to the mind, even reducing anxiety levels in individuals. Jungian archetypes were designed not only to bring meaning and "re-store" values in people's lives, but also so that companies can harness their power, help individuals-customers-find that meaning, and create loyal customers. Keywords: Jungian archetypes, Carl Jung, Friedrich Nietzsche, values, philosophy, psychology, physiology, Jordan Peterson, Maps of Meaning, customer communicationItem 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 The influence of interior design on children's psychology in paediatric health zones(2020) Kamal, Fatima; Ebert, Carola; Larsen, Sigurd; bachelor thesis in Interior Design"This thesis aims to study the positive influence of interior design on the psychological well-being of children occupying paediatric health zones. [...] There are a lot of design aspects that need to be taken into account when considering children's different needs in a space, such as: functionality, health, proportion, aesthetics, etc. However this research focuses on the psychological aspect which plays an important role in interior design especially when the target occupants are children and the target spaces are healthcare facilities, since children need more attention to improve their psychological development through their childhood, and paediatric healthcare facilities are considered to be uncomfortable places for children, full of fear caused by the unfamiliar environment and the lack of information, and thus need more attention from interior designers. Hamstech institute's blog stated that Interior design has a major influence on human psychology by affecting the occupants' mood, behavior and well being. There is a wide range of interior design elements and factors that shape a space, and each one of them is guided by the psychology of the space, that eventually creates a bond between the occupants of the space and its environment (2018). The aim of this paper is to study the positive influence of interior design on children's psychological well-being by showing how color, light and spaciousness influence children's experiences in paediatric health zones, to be able to provide strategies of application of the chosen design elements to the interior spaces."Item Restricted The Musician's Project Studio : Bridging the Gap Between Environmental Psychology Theories and Their Application to the Project Studio(2021) bachelor thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior DesignMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : This Thesis aims to bridge the gap between the theories and application of environmental psychology for the design of a musician's project studio. By identifying the technical boundaries of the space, analysing various hypotheses and theories from environmental psychology, and underlining the needs of the users for all their activities, a model will be proposed, which can be used to design the ideal project studio for any musicianItem Restricted Therapy aid : an investigation of the use of sensory stimulation to facilitate access to and expression of emotions in individuals undergoing psychotherapy(2020) Emam, Anad; Hillmann-Regett, Jan; Starck, Adrian von; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied Sciences"[...] progress in psychotherapy relies entirely on authentic verbal communication with the therapist and the very challenges associated with the disorders make it very difficult for individuals who are so disconnected from their emotions to access and express them. This presents a challenge to therapists, hinders progress, thereby prolonging treatment and sufferings. The disorders most commonly manifest in adulthood with the ages of those who seek therapeutic treatment ranging between 20 and 60 years old. Although a wide target group, they share many of the same characteristics and needs when it comes to therapy. Through their sensory attributes, objects have the power to arouse emotion in human beings. Understanding the challenges and characteristics of sufferers and how to manipulate visual and tactile stimuli to elicit emotion is central to this thesis. The aim is to use sensory stimulation, chiefly through form and haptics, to offer a non-verbal experiential tool that acts as a vehicle to explore emotion, particularly the naming and expression of emotion, and acts as a supporting aid for emotion-focused work in standard psychotherapy."