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Trauma Informed Design - Half Way House

Project Title : Semester 2 ASU

Duration : Jan 2023 - May 2023

Design Statement

The Halfway House is a facility that blends sustainable design principles with biophilic design to create a nurturing and healing environment for residents. The design is inspired by the connection between nature and human well-being and aims to promote healing and recovery through the incorporation of natural elements which will target the senses of the human being.

Blissful balance is all about creating a serene balance for the formerly incarcerated to blend in with the new environment they will soon be going to be exposed too. The balance is being created by introducing the Biophilic elements in the interiors of the space.

The tree in the middle shows introduction of the Biophilic elements in the spaces two B’s created on each side of the tree show’s the balance. The branches are the spaces that connect each other in an organic way.

Trauma Informed Design Principles

Sustainable Design Drivers

Recycled Materials

Energy Efficient

Solar Panel

Low VOC Material

Low Carbon Emission

Indoor Air Quality

Wellness

Durability

The program is divided into many spaces for various purposes based on research, client needs, and trauma-informed design. Separating the residential area from the public areas while leaving little room for connections between the public and for formerly incarcerated people.

Individual Rooms
Family Rooms
Laundry Room
Therapy Room
Recreational Room

Offices
Medical Checkups
Breakout Spaces
Workshops
Cafe
Gym