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Salutogenic Architecture

In: The Handbook of Salutogenesis [Internet]. 2nd edition. Cham (CH): Springer; 2022. Chapter 26.
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Salutogenic Architecture

Jan A. Golembiewski.
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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.

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