Salutogenic Architecture
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- Bookshelf ID: NBK584090
- DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-79515-3_26
Salutogenic Architecture
Excerpt
In this chapter, the author suggests adding another domain in our life to be viewed through the salutogenic lens: architectural design. In a creative and explorative discussion, the author analyses detailed and concrete examples and offers ideas on how architecture can advance comprehensibility, manageability and meaningfulness in our lives.
Copyright 2022, The Author(s).
Sections
- Introduction
- Limitations of Previous Theories Linking Aesthetic Design and Health
- Overview of Salutogenic Theory and its Relevance to Architecture
- Relationships Between General Resistance Resources and Stressors
- The Three SOC-Related Categories of Generalised Resistance Resources
- Aesthetics of the Built Environment Influencing Health
- Promoting Manageability, Comprehensibility and Meaningfulness in Architecture
- Design for the Greater Good
- Setting the Stage for Positive Narratives
- Embodying Meaningful Symbolic Expressions
- Providing for Meaningful Engagement
- Design for Positive Choices
- Discussion
- Challenges for the Future
- References
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