چكيده به لاتين
This study focuses on the design of a 300-bed women’s and maternity hospital in the city of Rasht, based on a biophilic design approach. The main objective is to enhance the quality of the healing environment through the application of biophilic design principles, which play a significant role in reducing stress, improving the healing process, and increasing comfort for both patients and medical staff. To achieve this, the research is conducted using a qualitative method and a combination of comparative studies, case analyses, literature reviews, logical inference, and simulations, structured across five chapters. One of the key foundations of this research is the examination of the 24 biophilic strategies proposed by Stephen Kellert, which serve as the theoretical framework for spatial organization and hospital design. Based on these strategies, the hospital has been designed to strengthen the interaction between humans and nature within the healthcare environment, maximizing its positive effects on patient recovery and reducing caregiver burnout. The outcome of this design process is a comprehensive physical program that, in addition to offering specialized maternity services, includes departments related to gynecologic oncology, infertility treatment, and general hospital services. As an integrated healthcare facility, the hospital addresses all medical needs related to women's health while also providing general hospital services, and it enhances the quality of treatment spaces through adherence to biophilic design standards.
The research findings indicate that the use of natural light, broad views of green spaces, integration of natural elements such as plants and nature-inspired materials, along with the application of organic forms and flexible spatial design, significantly improve users’ experiences within the hospital. Ultimately, the proposed design creates a calming, human-centered, and healing environment by establishing a dynamic connection between the hospital’s interior and exterior spaces. Through the implementation of biophilic strategies, it provides a suitable foundation for reducing patient stress, enhancing the healing process, and increasing staff efficiency. This study can serve as a model for the design of future hospitals with a biophilic approach in similar climatic contexts.
