| dc.description.abstract | The number of people with mental disorders increases significantly every year
due to various life burdens in Indonesia. This issue becomes matter because
mental health is a fundamental aspect of human life which has an impact on the
productivity of their daily activities. The aim of this research is to design adequate
mental health facilities through an environment that can assist in the healing
process. The design of Mental Health Facilities can be a place for people with
mental disorders through therapy and rehabilitation that takes into account
several architectural factors and elements that support the psychological recovery
process by applying aspects of the Healing Environment. This research utilizes a
descriptive method with a qualitative approach through the exploration of ideas
by collecting data, including literature studies, typological case studies, or similar
themes. Then, the data are going to be analyzed as a design guide for the
research. The results of this study conclude that the application of the Healing
Environment emphasizes natural, sensory, and psychological aspects. The natural
aspect is implemented with the presence of natural elements which are managed
in indoor and outdoor spaces by presenting elements such as light, access to view
and nature, and noise control. The sensory aspect is implemented by presenting
architectural elements such as materials and colors that can be accepted by the
human senses which have a positive impact on the body. And psychological
aspects that apply elements that can help the psychological development of
sufferers of mental disorders in a home-like environment, barrier free
environment , room layout, main entrance design, and art. | en_US |
