Blucher Design Proceedings

Fevereiro 2026, vol.14, num.1 - 11º MXRIO Design Conference 2025
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Espaços que curam: estratégia de design aplicadas a ambientes de cuidado da saúde mental

Healing spaces: design strategies applied to mental healthcare environments

Martins, Marina de Castro Lopes; Sales, Rosemary do Bom Conselho; Morais, Marcos Vinicios Souza de

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As doenças mentais representam um dos principais desafios da saúde pública no século XXI, agravadas pelo ritmo acelerado da vida moderna, instabilidade socioeconômica e vulnerabilidade psicossocial. Frente a esse cenário, torna-se relevante explorar estratégias de design que contribuam para o bem-estar emocional e a promoção da saúde mental. Este estudo investiga o potencial terapêutico do ambiente construído a partir da integração entre os princípios da Neuroarquitetura e do Design Biofílico. O método consiste em um estudo de caso de um projeto arquitetônico acadêmico desenvolvido para um Centro de Saúde Psicossocial. Inicialmente foi feito um levantamento documental, iconográfico e avaliação crítica dos elementos projetuais. Foram analisadas variáveis como iluminação natural, organização espacial, presença de elementos naturais e estratégias de conforto ambiental, analisando seu impacto no bem-estar emocional, percepção psíquica e autonomia dos usuários. Os resultados indicam que a configuração espacial atua como agente auxiliar no processo terapêutico, favorecendo indicadores emocionais e comportamentais. A integração da Neuroarquitetura e do Design Biofílico contribui para criar ambientes sensíveis e humanizados, complementando práticas de cuidado psicossocial e ampliando o olhar sobre o papel transformador do espaço na saúde mental.

Mental illnesses represent one of the foremost public health challenges of the 21st century, exacerbated by the accelerated pace of modern life, socio-economic instability, and psychosocial vulnerability. In light of this scenario, it becomes essential to explore design strategies that support emotional well-being and promote mental health. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of the built environment through the integration of principles from Neuroarchitecture and Biophilic Design. The methodology consists of a case study based on an academic architectural project for a Psychosocial Care Centre. The research involved documentary and iconographic surveys, followed by a critical evaluation of design elements. Variables such as natural lighting, spatial organisation, the presence of natural elements, and environmental comfort strategies were analysed in relation to their impact on emotional well-being, psychological perception, and user autonomy. The results indicate that spatial configuration can serve as a supportive agent in the therapeutic process, enhancing both emotional and behavioural outcomes. The integration of Neuroarchitecture and Biophilic Design contributes to the creation of sensitive and humanised environments, complementing psychosocial care practices and expanding the understanding of the transformative role of space in mental health.

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Palavras-chave: Design Biofílico, Neuroarquitetura, Ambientes terapêuticos, Saúde mental, Cuidadopsicossocial Biophilic Design, Neuroarchitecture, Therapeutic environments, Mental health, Psychosocial care

DOI: 10.5151/mxriodc2025-0022

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Como citar:

Martins, Marina de Castro Lopes; Sales, Rosemary do Bom Conselho; Morais, Marcos Vinicios Souza de; "Espaços que curam: estratégia de design aplicadas a ambientes de cuidado da saúde mental", p-247-259. In: 11º MXRio Design Conference 2025. São Paulo: Blucher, 2026.
ISSN 23186968, DOI 10.5151/mxriodc2025-0022

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