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128 p. ill. ; photo. ; col. 28 cm. Dementia-friendly architecture encompasses a host of possibilities that are particularly relevant in hospital design. Implemented in an aesthetically pleasing and non-stigmatising manner, such architecture can benefit anyone during a hospital stay: it produces an environment that is easy to read, generates a sense of security, and promotes well-being and recovery. This manual begins by summarising the current state of research on architecture for individuals with dementia in acute care hospitals. Based on their years of experience in the field, authors Kathrin Bter and Gesine Marquardt then present approaches to creating tailored solutions. They outline general design principles while considering practical examples, and cover key topics such as safety, atmosphere, and orientation systems in detail. Every hospital building requires a concept that dovetails the spatial, social, personal, cultural, organisational, and financial frameworks. This guide is therefore a concise and straightforward introduction for all stakeholders in modern hospitals: from managers and developers to architects and designers. It provides inspiration for creative and interdisciplinary planning processes in an increasingly crucial area of the health sector 1. Dementia -- 2. Dementia and the built environment -- 3. Dementia in hospital -- 4. Objectives of dementia-friendly architecture -- 5. Design approaches -- Floor plan structure -- Floor space requirements -- Safety -- Orientation -- Guidance and orientation systems -- Lighting -- Colours and contrasts -- Atmosphere -- Activation concepts -- Stimulus densities -- 6. Dementia-friendly concepts -- Building -- Emergency department -- Hospital ward -- Patient rooms -- Common area -- 7. Notes on the planning process -- 8. Reference projects -- Kathrin Buter and Gesine Marquardt Includes bibliographical references. Hospital buildings Design and construction Dementia Patients Hospital care Hospital buildings Barrier-free design RA967 B8813 2021 725.51 9783869227788 3869227788 pucpr 190516 20210709165631.0 eng