Health promoting public center

One building for the neighborhood that contributes to dementia prevention by promoting healthy living strategies

Master thesis (2024)

Authors

A. Gorter Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

Birgit Jürgenhake Public Building and Housing Design (mentor)
J.H.A. Macco Teachers of Practice / A - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
A.B.J. van Deudekom Teachers of Practice / AE+T - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

18-06-2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The modern healthcare system’s focus on treatment, rather than prevention, has failed to make progress against age-related chronic diseases like dementia. Our global world population is increasing as well as our lifespan, however, our healthspan (time free of diseases) has not followed these increases. Dementia, now a leading cause of death as it is affecting 15% of our world population, is considered a significant challenge as it increases healthcare costs and putting pressure on our systems. With the anticipated rise in dementia cases, it is crucial to explore non-pharmaceutical strategies. This research aims to address this gap by exploring how architecture and the built environment can contribute to dementia prevention through the development of design guidelines that promote healthy living strategies and raise awareness to work towards a health-oriented society