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    Designing a Holistic Environment for Athletic Performance
    (North Dakota State University, 2023) Naranjo Mata, Sofia
    The goal of this research is to recenter the needs of the athlete when it comes to the design of training facilities and question how this form of architecture can be optimized. To continue to increase the effectiveness and value of architecture, new approaches must be taken in how spaces are designed. By looking into other spheres of knowledge such as mental wellness and sports psychology, more information is gained that can influence a new design protocol that be implemented into this building type. These solutions will provide incentives for these massive teams and organizations to seek an architect that is well versed in this area of design. Athletes will have a higher likelihood of staying where their needs are prioritized and feeling valued can help with overall wellness and performance. This can demonstrate how something seemingly insignificant such as a building’s design in relation to athletic performance can cause a chain reaction that provides people with their desired outcome of success.
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    Designing a Holistic Environment for Athletic Performance: Athletics Canada High Performance Training Center
    (North Dakota State University, 2024) Naranjo Mata, Sofia
    Sports are highly profitable, but when looking at the design of sports buildings, the spectators and owners are the primary user groups, pushing athletes to the side and compromising where they train. As athletic talent continues to better with each generation, the environment in which the athlete trains must be considered as a factor in performance. By shifting the focus of design back onto the athletes, a prosperous environment can be created that improves their wellness and performance. By examining sports performance, how design affects the experience of users and surveying athletes, information can be derived that creates a protocol for athletic training facilities. Using this protocol when designing sports architecture prioritizes the athlete, creating a holistic environment for athletic performance.