Recovery through design
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Abstract
The aim of this thesis is to investigate and identify the
environmental psychological needs of patients receiving treatment for addiction and mental health diseases. The research aims to implement architectural spacial design and elements of nature to provide a holistic environment to support and encourage patients
healing. This holistic environment addresses issues of the body, mind, and soul. The results of this study suggest that patients
environment have a substantial impact in changing patients health and attitudes towards establishing lifelong behavior change.