Print Email Facebook Twitter Impact of Architectural Design on Prisoners’ Well-being and Rehabilitation in the Netherlands Title Impact of Architectural Design on Prisoners’ Well-being and Rehabilitation in the Netherlands Author Groen, S. (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment; TU Delft History, Form & Aesthetics) Contributor Peeters, R.V.M. (mentor) Degree granting institution Delft University of Technology Programme Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences Project AR2A011 Date 2024-04-18 Abstract This thesis investigates how the design of prisons affects the rehabilitation of prisoners. It focuses on the Dutch prison system while drawing comparisons with Norway’s progressive approach. The study analyzes how the environment within prisons affects the well-being of inmates and their potential for reintegration into society. It examines the impact of spatial layout, natural light, privacy, and rehabilitative resources on inmates’ health, behavior, and recidivism.The thesis proposes the “Netherlands Correctional System Reform Act,” inspired by Norway’s model. The act calls for prison designs that promote human dignity, rehabilitation, and community integration, aiming to transform the Dutch prison system to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety. The study underscores the potential of thoughtful architectural design in contributing significantly to criminal justice reform. Subject AR2A011RehabilitationPrison DesignSpatial LimitationsMental health To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:175afd7d-6917-4a00-957c-42bbca384af0 Part of collection Student theses Document type student report Rights © 2024 S. Groen Files PDF Impact_of_Architectural_D ... soners.pdf 3.67 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:175afd7d-6917-4a00-957c-42bbca384af0/datastream/OBJ/view