arkitekturmed
Arkitekturmed is an interdisciplinary term used to describe an approach at the intersection of architecture and medicine. It refers to design practices and research that aim to improve health outcomes and well-being through the built environment, with attention to patient safety, comfort, privacy, and clinical efficiency as well as broader public health goals.
The term appears mainly in Nordic design discourse and in some design and health research circles. It
Core principles include human-centered layout, safe and legible wayfinding, acoustic comfort, daylighting, and flexible spaces that
Applications range from hospital wards and outpatient clinics to long-term care facilities and wellness-oriented public buildings.