COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
Trauma-Informed Design in Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings: Builds Community and Stability
Creator:
Howell, Jennifer
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) – Preservation Design
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Preservation Design
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
“Trauma-informed design (TID) addresses the unique needs of traumatized individuals that need safe, reinforcing, affordable housing in the built environment by providing environments and living spaces that promote a sense of calm, safety, dignity, empowerment, and well-being where occupants can thrive, not just get shelter. Adaptive reuse affords the opportunity to preserve and provide housing in urban areas. This is achieved by modifying design features such as spatial layout, lighting, color, signage, community spaces, green spaces, furniture, and visual interest elements to enhance and promote a sense of home and community. TID in adaptive reuse of the built environment addresses the needs of traumatized people. They require placement in permanent supportive, affordable housing, and therapeutic centers in the urban setting that will support them. Placement is not enough. Adaptively reusing historic buildings, employing trauma-informed design, lets traumatized people stay in the community they know, be close to the services they are familiar with, and maintain their ability to navigate the area.” –Abstract
Keywords: trauma-informed design, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, preservation, community, trauma, homelessness.
Keywords: trauma-informed design, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, preservation, community, trauma, homelessness.
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2023-06
Format:
1 online resource: 1 PDF (Thesis, 89 pages, color illustrations, plans)