ACTIVITY NO.

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Part 1: CREATING RESEARCH TITLE
Part 2: CREATING RESEARCH
OBJECTIVES AND FRAMEWORKS
Deadline: (First come first serve basis, no
duplication from class and past topics as
well - May 9, 2024, Thursday or when
approved)
Instructions: Pls. fill in the necessary
information as discussed in class.
Learning Outcomes: This worksheet is
designed to help you create working
research titles and problem objectives,
as well as creating frameworks for your
research design and methodology. This
will be the basis of your content in the
first few chapters of your book.

PART 1: CREATING RESEARCH TITLE

Working Title:

“Hiligaynon Term”, Title

Group Members:
1. Team Leader:
2.
3.
4.
Possible Mentor (COT Architecture Faculty): Name
Working Title as of Date of Submission:
May ___, 2024

Broad Topic:
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Narrow Topic:
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Narrower Topic:
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Narrowest Topic: (Objectives1&2)
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Possible Final Topic Architecture Research Based
(Obj.3) (in red text)
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Guide Questions #1:

WHO:
Architects, interior designers, healthcare professionals (such as
psychologists and therapists), patients or occupants of healthcare facilities,
and regulatory bodies or organizations involved in setting standards for
healthcare environments.

WHAT:
The specific design elements and interventions include natural elements
like light, water features, greenery, and natural materials that promote a
sense of calm and connection with nature. Additionally, sensory integration
techniques such as color schemes, textures, soundscapes, and ergonomic
furniture are utilized to create spaces conducive to mental health
restoration.

WHERE:
Alapasco Lake, Batad, Iloilo

WHEN:
These design strategies are most impactful during periods of stress,
recovery, or prolonged stays in healthcare facilities. They are designed to
create supportive and healing environments for individuals experiencing
mental health challenges.

WHY:
It is important to integrate sensory elements and evidence-based design
principles for mental health restoration because these interventions have
been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, improve
mood and well-being, enhance patient outcomes, and create a more
supportive and therapeutic environment for healing.

HOW:
Gather data through surveys, interviews, environmental observations, and
behavioral mapping to understand how design impacts mental health in
healthcare settings.
Guide Questions #2:

Problems faced?

Designers and researchers have addressed these challenges by

conducting research and case studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of
these design strategies, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to
integrate mental health considerations into design processes, advocating
for policy changes and standards that prioritize mental health in
architecture, and educating stakeholders about the benefits of evidence-
based design.

1. "Effectiveness of Biophilic Design in Philippine Mental Health Facilities"

This case study, conducted in collaboration with local mental health
institutions in the Philippines, examines the impact of incorporating biophilic
design elements such as natural light, greenery, and nature-inspired
aesthetics on patient well-being and recovery rates.

2. "Sensory Integration Techniques in Iloilo City Healthcare Settings"

Focusing specifically on healthcare facilities in Iloilo City, this case study
investigates the challenges and successes in implementing sensory
integration techniques like color therapy, soundscapes, and tactile
elements to create therapeutic environments for patients with mental health
conditions.

3. "Community Engagement in Evidence-Based Design for Davao City

Clinics"
This case study explores the role of community engagement and
participatory design processes in enhancing mental health outcomes in
clinics and healthcare centers in Davao City, Philippines. It highlights the
importance of cultural sensitivity and local context in design interventions.

These reviewed case studies provide valuable insights into the practical
challenges faced and the effectiveness of design strategies tailored to local
contexts in the Philippines, specifically in cities like Iloilo and Davao. They
showcase real-world examples of how sensory integration and evidence-
based design principles can be successfully applied to address mental
health needs in healthcare settings.

Problems overcome?
Designers and researchers have addressed these challenges by
conducting research and case studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of
these design strategies, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to
integrate mental health considerations into design processes, advocating
for policy changes and standards that prioritize mental health in
architecture, and educating stakeholders about the benefits of evidence-
based design.

Motives? (Major Objectives)

The primary goals and motivations behind implementing these design
strategies are to improve the well-being and quality of life for individuals
with mental health challenges, enhance the healing environment in
healthcare settings, reduce stress and anxiety, promote social connection
and support, and contribute to positive mental health outcomes.

Effect/s on a group? (Significance)

- To reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.
- To improve mood and emotional regulation.
- To increase feelings of safety and comfort.
- To enhance social interactions and support networks.
- To contribute to a better overall quality of life.

Member/Group?
Healthcare patients, emotionally unstable individuals, general public

Group affected?
individuals with mental health conditions, elderly populations in long-term
care facilities, children and adolescents in pediatric healthcare settings, and
individuals undergoing rehabilitation or recovery processes.

Group to benefit?
The groups that stand to benefit the most from the implementation of
evidence-based design and sensory integration in architectural settings
include vulnerable populations such as psychiatric patients, individuals with
neurodevelopmental disorders, elderly individuals with dementia, and
individuals recovering from trauma or surgery.

H. Group responsible?
1. Private Sector:
- Architectural and Design Firms: Responsible for conceptualizing and
implementing design interventions that promote mental health restoration.
- Healthcare Providers: Including private hospitals, clinics, and wellness
centers that adopt and implement these design strategies within their
facilities.
- Technology Providers: Companies offering innovative solutions such as
VR simulations, IoT sensors, and data analytics platforms to support design
implementation and monitoring.

2. Public Sector:
- Government Agencies: Such as health departments, regulatory bodies,
and building code authorities that set standards and regulations governing
healthcare facility design.
- Policy Makers: Involved in creating and implementing policies related to
mental health, accessibility, and environmental standards in healthcare
settings.
 - Community Organizations: Engaged in advocacy, education, and
community outreach regarding mental health and well-being in public
spaces and healthcare facilities.

Establish a collection of Relevant Data for citable Sources (Use

Elsevier for Research Gate as this is essential in creating you
Mendeley Accounts. Likewise Use Google Scholar as your Search
engines to verify citable sources/Zotero. (Total References: at least 75
references)

1. CASE STUDY- Research Journals or Published Journals

2. ARCHITECTURAL CASE STUDY – Research Journals or Published
Journals
3. RELATED LITERATURE – Laws, statutory/mandates

PART 2: CREATING RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND FRAMEWORKS

CREATING RESEARCH OBJECTIVES:

TITLE OF THE PROBLEM,

LOCATION

TOOLS,
PROCEDURES,
DATA SOURCES OF
OBJECTIVES METHODS DATA
NEEDED DATA
COLLECTION &
TECHNIQUES
Evaluate the
Surveys: Using
effectiveness Surveys:
standardized
of sensory Quantitative
questionnaires to
integration and Patient Patient assessment of
collect data on
evidence- feedback and surveys and patient
mood, stress
based design surveys interviews experiences
levels, and
in promoting and
overall
mental health perceptions.
satisfaction.
restoration.
 Interviews:
Identify key
Interviews: Conducting
design
Observational Qualitative structured or
elements Staff reports
data on insights from semi-structured
contributing to and
environmental patients, staff, interviews to
a tranquil and observations
factors and design gather in-depth
healing
experts. insights and
environment.
feedback.
Observational
Assess the
Observational Studies: Using
impact of Comparative
Comparative Studies: behavior
these design studies
data between Assessing mapping and
interventions between
standard and behavior and recording
on patient designed and
designed interactions in techniques to
outcomes and non-designed
spaces designed analyze
well-being. spaces
spaces. interactions and
activities.
Comparative
Comparative Analysis:
Analysis: Utilizing
Environmental Comparing statistical
Staff feedback
data (lighting, data from methods to
and
sound levels, designed compare data
observations
air quality) spaces with sets and
standard measure the
environments. impact of design
interventions.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK:
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: