AURA: Centro de Tratamento para Ansiedade e Depressão em Campo Grande - MS

Abstract

The present work in progress aims to demonstrate the possible ways in which Architecture can be a contributing element to the treatment of diseases such as Anxiety Disorder and Depression. To this end, the concepts of Neuroarchitecture, Biophilic Design and Environmental Comfort will be exposed and applied to the project of the Treatment Center. Anxiety is a common disorder among individuals, it is often not noticed by them, it can affect social interactions, cause panic, repetitive thoughts, among other symptoms. Depression, also characterized as a common disorder, can cause a frequent feeling of sadness, often for no reason. Diseases like these increased significantly during and after the pandemic period, making greater attention to these cases necessary. Therefore, as a way of stimulating and facilitating the treatment of these disorders, a Treatment Center was proposed, where psychological, nutritional and physical issues can be taken care of, prioritizing the well-being of its visitors. For that, many bibliographical research, forms, precedent studies and the WELL Building Standard seal were carried out.