Esquivel, Dennisse Mae
ARC201 ARESMETH
1. PRISON ARCHITECTURE
Journal Title: TPJ, The Plan Journal
Research Title: Prison, Architecture and Social Growth: Prison as an Active Component of the
Contemporary City
ABSTRACT
How do we treat those who make mistakes? And what does this have to do with architecture? The paper
will investigate the role of architecture in the design of prisons in order to understand how we could
develop a project for a jail that is a place for both punishment and rehabilitation. The effectiveness of a
prison is not given only by the efficiency of the justice system in force, but also by the articulation of spaces
and by the quality of the architecture. The contradiction of the prison is revealed by its need to respond
to two opposing demands: punishment and reintegration. This paper investigates the possible design
approaches aimed at designing a new jail typology, through an attempt to "break" the macro-themes that
characterize the building of the prison and within these dichotomies work on the "boundary-line" between
opposing realities: freedom―constriction; openness―closure; etc. If prison architecture were brought
back into the debate regarding contemporary design culture, it could have a significant impact for society
especially in terms of opportunities and cultural growth.
Keywords: penitentiary architecture responsibility regime prison typology open prison architecture
behavioral rehabilitation
ARTICLE LINK: [Link]
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Explanation: The reason why I chose this research topic is that, based on my observations, city jails in
the Philippines, like in many other countries, often face issues of overcrowding and poor living
conditions. Researching these aspects can shed light on the challenges faced by both inmates and the
prison administration.
2. THERAPEUTIC ARCHITECTURE
Journal Title: ACADEMIA
Research Title: Architecture for Psychiatric Environments and Therapeutic Spaces
ABSTRACT
Therapeutic architecture could be described as the people-centered, evidence-based discipline of the
Built Environment that aims to identify and support ways of incorporating into design those spatial
elements that interact with people physiology and psychology. It is a significant field of architecture that
relates to the lives of the people when they are in wellbeing, yet it becomes even more important when
people experience ill health, as it is in this state that they present the least abilities to cope. From this
perspective, this book explores the design of specialized residential architecture for people with mental
health problems. It sets out to show how building design can support medical and health-related
procedures and practices, leading to a better therapeutic outcome and a higher quality of life for residents
and their careers.
Keywords: Design, Architecture, Environmental Psychology, Mental Health, Community-Based Mental
Health Services, Quality of Healthcare Services, Healthcare Planning, Healthcare Architecture, Psychiatric
Architecture, Mental Healthcare Architecture, Healthcare Facility Planning, Healthcare Architecture
design, Architecture for Mental Health
ARTICLE LINK:
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Explanation: There is a growing recognition of mental health issues globally, including in the Philippines.
Research on therapeutic architecture can contribute to efforts aimed at raising awareness about mental
health and exploring innovative ways to address mental well-being through the built environment. Also,
exploring how therapeutic architecture can be integrated into urban spaces can provide insights into
creating more supportive and healing environments for residents.
3. LIGHTWEIGHT ARCHITECTURE
Journal Title: ResearchGate
Research Title: Lightweight Structures in Architecture: Scenarios for the Future
ABSTRACT
Lightweight structures - structures with a reduced weight, which otherwise retain the qualities
necessary for the building performance, ensuring a proper durability and strength, safety, indoor
environmental quality and energy efficiency; structures which strive for the optimization of structural
systems - are in tune with current trends and socio-economic, environmental and technological
factors. The growing interest in the lightweight structures design makes them ever more significant
field of research. This article focuses on the architectural aspects of lightweight structures and on
their contemporary and future applications. The selected advanced building technologies - i.e. Ultra-
High Performance Concrete, fabrics, flexible photovoltaics - are discussed in the text.
Article Link:
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Explanation: Lightweight architecture has become more prevalent in recent years due to several
factors that align with contemporary needs and trends in the architectural and construction industry.
Lightweight materials often have a lower environmental impact compared to traditional construction
materials. Using lightweight structures can contribute to sustainable building practices and energy-
efficient designs.
