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Interior Architecture in Hospice Facilities for Children : an Investigation on How to Connect the Needs of Patients With a Space's Interior Design

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dc.contributor.advisorGoodwin, Amara
dc.contributor.advisorStarck, Adrian von
dc.contributor.authorNura Al-Nahas
dc.contributor.departmentFaculty of Architecture and Design
dc.contributor.otherBerlin International University of Applied Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-15
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-28T13:27:16Z
dc.date.available2025-11-28T13:27:16Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: In the face of life-limiting diseases affecting children, the conventional trajectory of a lifetime takes an exceptional turn. Approximately 50,000 children, teenagers, and young adults in Germany grapple with incurable, life-limiting diseases, resulting in around 5,000 annual deaths (Lang 2021, 14). Families of these children, devoid of the resources of a professional institution at home, dedicate themselves to care, impacting their personal and social lives negatively (Poulsen and others 2017, 73). Children's hospices play a crucial role in supporting affected families from the moment of diagnosis, aiming to alleviate emotional stress for the entire family. This research delves into the significance of hospice facilities in providing comfort and growth opportunities for children in their final stage of life. Unlike conventional hospitals, which often exude a cool and sterile atmosphere, hospices strive to create environments that prioritize the well-being of the child. The interior architecture of these spaces should not only facilitate medical care but also provide room for personal growth and play, recognizing the unique needs of children facing life-limiting diseases. Keywords: Life-Limiting Diseases, Children's Hospices, Family Support, Emotional Stress, Interior Architecture, Conventional Hospitals, Comfort, Growth Opportunitiesen
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dc.description.tableofcontentsMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1.0. Introduction 1-6 7 8-11 12-15 16-19 20 21-26 27-30 31-34 35-36 37-84 38 39-57 58-72 73-81 82-84 85-97 98-99 2.0. Relevance of Children's Hospices 2.1. Terminology, Historical Background, and Role of Hospice Care for Children 2.2. Children's Awareness of Illness and Death 2.3. Impact of the Built Environment on the Well-being of Children 3.0. Spatial Requirements 3.1. Requirements of Children 3.2. Requirements of Families 3.3. Requirements of Facility and Medical Care Assistants 3.4. Possibilities of Social Interaction 4.0. Case Studies of Child-centered Interior Design Approaches in the Medical Sector 4.1. Methodological Procedure 4.2. Case Study 1: Noah's Ark Children's Hospice - Barnet, England 4.3. Case Study 2: Princess Mácima Centre - Utrecht, Netherlands 4.4. Case Study 3: Acibadem Maslak Children's Hospital - Istanbul, Turkey 4.5. Derived Design Principles/recommendations 5.0. Concept Proposal: Bachelor Design Project 6.0. Conclusion and Outlooken
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/776
dc.language.isoeng
dc.subjectChildren'S Hospices
dc.subjectComfort
dc.subjectConventional Hospitals
dc.subjectEmotional Stress
dc.subjectFamily Support
dc.subjectGrowth Opportunities
dc.subjectInterior Architecture
dc.subjectLife-Limiting Diseases
dc.titleInterior Architecture in Hospice Facilities for Children : an Investigation on How to Connect the Needs of Patients With a Space's Interior Design
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