Redefining the oncological healing environment
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Sitters-Neale, Katyana
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Degree
Master of Architecture (Professional)
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Unitec, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Date
2024
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Ratana, Maia
Foote, Hamish
Foote, Hamish
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Masters Thesis
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New Zealand
Auckland (N.Z.)
architecture for patients with cancer
cancer patients
Māori patients
health architecture
salutogenic design
hospital design
Te Whare Tapa Whā
Te Aranga Design Principles
Auckland (N.Z.)
architecture for patients with cancer
cancer patients
Māori patients
health architecture
salutogenic design
hospital design
Te Whare Tapa Whā
Te Aranga Design Principles
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Sitters-Neale, K. (2024). Redefining the oncological healing environment (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)). Unitec, Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/6600
Abstract
RESEARCH QUESTION
How can integrating Māori health principles in the design of healing environments promote well-being and better health outcomes for cancer patients?
• What role can natural elements, including materials, textures, light, and sound, play in creating healing environments, and how can the spatial layout be organised and optimised to support physical, mental, spiri tual, and family well-being in keeping with Te Whare Tapa Whā.
ABSTRACT
There is a constant need to redesign environments that promote health and well-being. While the primary design focus for traditional healthcare centres is on function, more consideration of design from a well-being perspective is required. There is increasing recognition of this approach through healthcare architecture and the role it plays in recovery. A salutogenic design approach focuses on factors that promote health. Incorporating biophilic elements and designs that are culturally inspired and congruent with Te Ao Māori would be relevant to all New Zealand healthcare facilities.
He Korowai Oranga is the Government’s strategic paper outlining the best out-comes for Māori health. Given the increasing burden on the health system, it is up to all stakeholders to look for ways to optimise efficiency and seek better outcomes. This demand should inspire designers to rethink architecture in ways that can assist health and well-being. This project will investigate how Māori health and salutogenic principles can be incorporated into healthcare architecture, specifically an oncology ward.
The study will include the principles of Tikanga Māori (correct customs, principles and practices), biophilic elements and salutogenic design to inspire and encourage better health outcomes for cancer patients.
PROJECT SITE: Lake Wainamu, Auckland, New Zealand
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