Implementing An Innovative Design Charrette: Creating Healing Environments for Clinicians and Patients’ Well-being
Abstract
Clinicians, staff, patients, and visitors use the healthcare environment, and a deeper understanding of spatial elements that promote their well-being is necessary. However, clinical and academic nursing does not naturally fit within the field of architectural design and planning. A design charrette, an interactive and innovative approach for faculty, staff, and clinicians, offers participants a chance to be creative in merging evidence-based practice with evidence-based design principles to aid in well-being. This educational brief outlines the process and outcomes of spaces that promote well-being and restoration. The design example presented is a restorative space in a clinical unit. We describe the methods of this teaching experience and highlight the application of a design charrette for a clinical unit.
Keywords: healing, restorative space, design charrette, healthcare built environment
How to Cite:
O'Hara, S., Langston, S., Della Donna, V. & Toft Klar, R., (2024) “Implementing An Innovative Design Charrette: Creating Healing Environments for Clinicians and Patients’ Well-being”, Building Healthy Academic Communities 8(2), 18-27. doi: https://doi.org/10.18061/bhac.v8i2.9917
Rights: Susan O'Hara, Steven Langston, Robin Toft Klar, Vincent Della Donna
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