WSU EUNOIA Volume III

Stress control/management is
approached by including proper
lighting, noise control, and comforting
surroundings among others. To control/
mitigate infection, the use of technology
was implemented to allow for an easier
approach to social distancing, provide
opportunities for adaptability, and create
distinct separation in shared spaces, as
well as the use of antimicrobial materials.
Circadia Children’s Hospital pushes for
ease in hospital visits, green design,
and control of infectious diseases. It is
applicable in today’s issues and can be
implemented in future healthcare design.
CIRCADIA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
MALENA MENDEZ-ORTIZ | NAEEM SHOOK | COLIN RITTENHOUSE
SENIOR ARCH STUDIO | FALL 2021
Circadia Children’s Hospital design is
driven by three design objectives, which
consisted of (1) the implementation of
biophilic design, (2) stress control/
management, and (3) infection control/
mitigation. To implement biophilic design,
access to nature (strategically placing
plants, natural light, easy access to the
outdoors, and the use of nature driven
themes/interiors) were implemented
while ensuring that it is included in the
healing process, as well as creating
spaces for mindful interactions to happen.
Studio led by Minyoung Cerruti
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