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Healing by Design : Guiding Criteria for Women's Domestic Violence Shelters in Yemen

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dc.contributor.advisorEscobar, Pierre
dc.contributor.advisorGoodwin, Amara
dc.contributor.authorAya Ramzi Abdulkarem Muthana
dc.contributor.departmentFaculty of Architecture and Design
dc.contributor.otherBerlin International University of Applied Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-15
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-02T10:34:53Z
dc.date.available2025-12-02T10:34:53Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Violence against women and girls is a pervasive human rights violation, leading to physical abuse, violation of bodily integrity, and threats to dignity and security. The prevalence of violence varies across regions, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) experiencing higher rates compared to Western regions. Condoning violence by women themselves is also prevalent in the MENA region due to religious and social beliefs. Yemen, in particular, has high rates of violence against women, exacerbated by poverty and illiteracy. To address this crisis, shelters for victims of abuse have been established globally, including in MENA countries. However, the number and location of shelters in the region are relatively limited. The aim of this thesis is to explore the socio-spatial needs of women who have experienced domestic violence and investigate how interior architecture and design can contribute to their healing and empowerment. Using a qualitative approach, the thesis will analyze case studies, examine relevant literature, and consider design principles to understand the impact of the built environment on domestic violence victims. The goal is to develop a guiding framework for the design of domestic violence shelters, emphasizing safety, comfort, control, and community effects. By creating restorative environments, these shelters can aid in the recovery and empowerment of female domestic abuse victims. Keywords: Violence against women, domestic violence, Middle East, North Africa, MENA region, domestic violence shelters, interior architecture, interior design, socio-spatial needs, healing, empowermenten
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dc.description.tableofcontentsMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents chapter One │ Background and Methodology 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Research Problem and Aims 1.3 Methodology chapter Two │domestic Violence 2.1 Understanding Domestic Violence 2.2 Cause of Abuse 2.3 Cycle of Abuse 2.4 Journey of Empowerment chapter Three │theoretical Framework 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Behavior and Environment: Exploring Interaction 3.3 Built Environment and Cultural Expression 3.4 Mind-environment Interaction 3.5 Therapeutic Environments chapter Four │the Narrative of Shelters 4.1 Domestic Shelters 4.2 Shelter as a Sustainable Housing Solution 4.3 Experiences chapter Five │healing Through Design Strategies 5.1 Spatial Planning 5.2 Materiality and Furniture 5.3 Lighting 5.4 Color chapter Six │ Findings and Design Approach 6.1 Findings 6.2 Design Project 6.3 Design Proposal and Strategy 6.4 Brief Design Typology 6.5 Conclusion Design Project chapter Seven │conclusion 7.0 Conclusion bibliography list of Figuresen
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/1040
dc.language.isoeng
dc.subjectDomestic Violence
dc.subjectDomestic Violence Shelters
dc.subjectEmpowerment
dc.subjectHealing
dc.subjectInterior Architecture
dc.subjectInterior Design
dc.subjectMena Region
dc.subjectMiddle East
dc.subjectNorth Africa
dc.subjectViolence Against Women
dc.titleHealing by Design : Guiding Criteria for Women's Domestic Violence Shelters in Yemen
dc.typeThesis

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