2023 STUDENT MERIT AWARD - DESIGN TO HEAL

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Project Team:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Student - Surbhi Ghodke"]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Summary:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Building type- Specialized Healthcare"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Gross Sq Footage: 70,000 sq ft"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Built-up Sq Footage: 57,400 sq ft"]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Program"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The program aims to reduce confusion and agitation among dementia patients, promoting independence and social interaction while enabling them to engage in daily activities through thoughtful design. It recognizes that architecture and design alone cannot cure dementia, but they can enhance moments of recognition and joy. By incorporating visual cues, landmarks, points of interest, and nature into the facility, residents can benefit in various ways. Sensory stimuli such as smell, touch, and sounds can evoke emotions and memories, providing a sense of safety and relaxation that improves mood and well-being. The agriculture workshop offers outdoor activities like organic farming, fostering socialization and exposure to natural light, benefiting both visitors and dementia patients therapeutically."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The dementia care program is be divided into three sections "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Clinical (14,000 sq ft)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Daycare (20,000 sq ft)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Nursing homes (23,400 sq ft)"]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Location "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Dementia is a growing concern in India, affecting many older adults. To address this issue, a dementia care center is being designed in Goa, India."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Goa is a southwestern state on the coast of India within the Konkan region. The states of Maharashtra and Karnataka and the Arabian Sea surround it. The capital of Goa is Panaji, while Vasco da Game is the largest city. Goa\u2019s official language is Konkani. Goa is known for its Tourism because of its white-sand beaches, active nightlife, places of worship, nature, and architecture. Most of the heritage architecture in Goa is Portuguese influenced, as the Portuguese Empire first voyaged to the subcontinent in the early 16th century as merchants and, after that, conquered it. The long Portuguese rule has controlled the culture in more ways than one, and many Portuguese traditions are reflected in the Goan culture today."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The selected site for the dementia care facility is situated in the Velsao-Pale Panchayat of Mormugao taluka in South Goa, India. Mormugao taluka was chosen due to its convenient transportation connectivity, being situated near the only airport in Goa, and its proximity to the railway station. The taluka shares a border with North Goa, making it easily accessible from both districts. Mormugao is also the chief port of Goa and many visitors\u0027 first experience of the state."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"Climate"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Goa has a tropical climate, with hot, humid weather for most of the year. In summer, the temperatures can reach as high as 91\u00b0F (33\u00b0C), and monsoon rains are from June to September. Goa has a short winter, lasting only from December to February, with temperatures averaging around 77\u00b0F (25\u00b0C)."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Being in a tropical zone, the climate of Goa is warm and humid. Temperature ranges from 20 deg Celsius to 25 deg Celsius. The most challenging design part is the monsoons (June- September). It will be necessary to adapt local building materials which can help to withstand the harsh monsoons. Goa has a lot of flora and fauna because of its location in the coastal region and abundant rainfalls. "]]]]}