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4 STATE OF THE ART According to Nickl-Weller & Nickl, 2013, the spaces people encounter affects them in some way. A big responsibility for the designer of the space, is to use knowledge, empathy and creativity to enhance balance and form. Further, they suggest that the architectural space will become an embodi- ment of the self, for a person who is hospitalised. This means that the health care design must be driven by the users, since “this will pay off in the long term”(p. 243). In the chapter, ”The healing power of space” the importance of personalised space in fostering healing powers is enhanced. The chapter suggests that space is first about “being”, then about “be- ing in a certain way”, followed by the added dimension of “exploration”. In health care, personal space should “demonstrate a protective function, while at the same time providing the opportunity for an open encounter without restriction or limitations.” (p.243)(Nickl-Weller and Nickl, 2013, pp. 238–251) (”The healing power of space” p. 238-251) Findings suggest positive correlation between on one side reduced anxi- ety levels in patients and on the other side staff being visible, available and present. (Frandsen et al., 2009, pp. 152–179) Related to this, a nurse (Rigshos- pitalet ED) experienced that patients would only use the “living room” if the staff were present. When all members of the staff were otherwise engaged, patients did not use the living room, even though this space was considered cosier. (Interview C2, 00:07:34) Research suggests that openness in spaces can have a positive effect on moving patterns in patients and enhance vis- ibility. This causes new time-consuming problems related to is bigger dis- tances for staff, in the new one-plan hospital buildings 4.2.1 Nature With criteria as equity, beauty, materials, site, water, energy and health, access to nature is a common feature in all aspects of healing architecture. Findings from 1984 brought evidence to the healing effects of a window, and how it affects surgical recovery, fear, anxiety and stress related to the hos- pitalisation. Natural landscapes were of preference and especially views of water (Ulrich, 1984) Evidence for the experienced healing effects of access to nature was explored, based on clinical and non-clinical research. While there is a solid ground of evidence of improved health as an effect of fresh air, as well as sufficient evidence of health benefits from quiet environments and the stress and pain relief from views to nature, there is only weak evidence of health benefits provided by natural light and indoor plants. (van den Berg, 2005) This presents evidence for future design of health care buildings and environments. Related results of positive effects on stress levels, concentration, hospi- talisation time, general satisfaction and work joy has been found with con- nection to nature and access to the outdoors. (Frandsen et al., 2009, pp. 182–212) Supported by famous words from Thoreau, “nature is but another name for health...” “If the prospect of an early morning walk does not ban- ish sleep, if the warble of the first bluebird does not thrill you—know that the morning and spring of your life are past. Thus may you feel your pulse.” (Henry David Thoreau, 1859, p. Feb 25) Master thesis · MSc Lighting Design · Pernille Bech-Larsen · Fall 2017 56PDF Image | Healing with light
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