Miller, DavidProksch, GundulaDao, Alexandra Elaine2018-01-202018-01-202018-01-202017Dao_washington_0250O_17987.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/1773/40790Thesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2017Many buildings today fail to acknowledge the growing concern for health-centric design. By neglecting our neurological needs and desires, some spaces can come to have a detrimental effect on the well-being of their inhabitants. This thesis asserts that, by designing environments that focus on neuro-sensory concerns, buildings can more effectively support the overall health and well-being of their inhabitants. The particular neuro-sensory design factors investigated in this thesis are environmental lighting, color and pattern, exterior views, soundscapes, and provision of green spaces. This thesis is tested through the design of a mental health clinic and wellness center, exploring how architecture can improve health and well-being for those recovering from mood or emotional disorders and/or looking to improve their mental wellness.application/pdfen-USCC BYArchitectureHealthMental HealthNeuroscienceNeuro-sensoryWell-beingArchitectureArchitectureThesis