THE INFLUENCE OF THE ARCHITECTURE OF MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITION OF A PERSON

This article analyzes the factors of the influence of architecture of buildings of medical institutions on the state of human health. The main problems faced by the architect in the design of hospitals and the possibility of solving them are considered. One of the most important problems an architect faces when designing medical facilities is to create a free and open atmosphere. To restore health,not only the quality of medical services is of importance, but also the beauty and convenience of the rooms in which the treatment takes place. To achieve the effect of a healing architecture, designers must, first of all, establish a constructive dialogue with medical workers and patients. Ideas, models and sketches of the architect should be critically evaluated and discussed. The article identifies the main architectural factors contributing to the recovery of patients and creating a trustworthy, psychologically healthy environment. The term “healing architecture” and the relations of famous architects to it are considered. The emergence of a new term indicates the general need in our technogenic world to create an environment that would positively affect the health and psyche of visitors and patients of medical institutions. The purpose of healing architecture is defined. Experts agree that the future lies with clinics whose appearance will more likely resemble residential premises than a hospital in our traditional view. The functional planning structure is changing, because with the advent of the latest technologies, the requirements for certain rooms, their location in the building volume, dimensions, insolation, etc. have also changed. In addition, work is underway to improve the territories of medical institutions as nature also has a rehabilitative effect on people. The worldwide examples of the architecture of medical facilities that have a positive impact on human health are considered.