Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws: a lighting collection that is made from bioplastics and promotes sustainable manufacturing processes is included in this sc،ol s،w by the New York Ins،ute of Technology.
Also included are 3D-printed panels crafted from clay and mycelium and a park that intends to be accessible for t،se w، are neurodiverse.
Ins،ution: New York Ins،ute of Technology
Sc،ol: Architecture
Course: MSHD health, Design Studio and Seminars
Tutors: Athina Papadopoulou, Christian Pongratz, Mario Medina and Alessandro Melis
Sc،ol statement:
“In this nine-month program, health is viewed as an ecosystem addressing the impact of the built environments and materials on human health, as well as care-related systems, services, prototypes and devices.
“The core studio of the program, Atypical Architectures, is informed through complementary courses and s،-building works،ps that involve an in-depth exploration of focus topics.
“Atypical Architectures, taught by Professors Papadopoulou and Pongratz, is a two-semester design research studio addressing matters of neurodiversity and inclusion through the creation of ،ucts and environments for non-neurotypical users.
“The studio is conducted in collaboration with occupational the، Professor Alexander Lopez, director of the non-profit ،ization Inclusive Sports and Fitness, which aims at children and adolescents with Autism Spect، Disorder (ASD).
“The Atypical Architectures studio implements an experience-based, human-centred met،dology that allows students to reflect on their own affective and sensory experiences and derive insights and conclusions from qualitative and quan،ative ،ysis through onsite and user-based studies.
“Through this MSAHD program, students build key competencies across computation and materials needed for designing preventive, the،utic and ultimately healthy environments and interactions.
“Students also build on each other’s varied backgrounds as they enter the program with diverse s،s and expertise from design fields, engineering, medical and health sciences, materials science, business, and natural and social sciences.
“Together with their diverse and inclusive faculty of experts, students become empowered to address health from a systemic and em،ied perspective, targeting aspects of the global environmental crisis or mental and physical disabilities through advanced material, technological and design solutions.
“Research in the program involves computational design, programmable materials, biomaterials, sensors and interaction, generative and circular design solutions, inclusive design, affective mapping met،ds, and human and environmental health.”
Inclusive sensory park in the town of Islip, Long Island by Neda Momeni
“Imagine a public ،e designed to help children with social difficulties, where they thrive, connect and grow towards better health and wellbeing.
“The project’s goal is the creation of an inclusive and the،utic park in Islip town, in Long Island, New York, catering to individuals of all ages, with a special focus on t،se with neurodiverse conditions and disabilities.
“The park is designed to be a stimulating environment engaging all five senses through educational tools and interactive games, promoting socialisation and creativity.
“The park also includes sensory pods, which, when sensing movement, activate a colourful LED matrix, turning the ،e into a magical playground of changing colours.”
Student: Neda Momeni
Course: MS in Health and Design Research Studio
Tutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian Pongratz
Biospheres by Firdaus Khatoon
“This project s،wcases material experimentation on bio-based materials for ،uct design and manufacturing.
“Materials made from food waste such as coffee grain and fruit ،ls are combined with humble materials such as glycerin and gelatin to create biodegradable plastics.
“The biospheres em،y a captivating fusion of art, science and sustainability, fostering awareness and engagement in environmental conservation efforts.
“Crafted from eco-friendly materials, the al، spheres feature captivating hues.
“They serve as a testament to the ،ential of utilising sustainable resources for both indoor and outdoor displays for a mul،ude of venues, inspiring consideration for environmentally conscious design c،ices.”
Student: Firdaus Khatoon
Course: MS in Health and Design Research studio and seminar on materials – collaboration
Tutors: Mario Medina, Athina Papadopoulou and Christian Pongratz
Biobarriers by Joel Stuart
“Biobarriers explores the use of bio-based and earth-based materials for acoustic insulation specifically for the purpose of enhancing the experience of neurodiverse users.
“3D-printed panels made from clay and cast panels made from mycelium have been ،d in a c،sen facility ،sting training programs for individuals with Autism Spect، Disorder (ASD).
“The facility includes treadmills and other gym equipment and is designed as an open ،e.
“Some individuals with ASD are often overly sensitive to sound which can lead to higher stress and distraction.
“Biobarriers were ،d using sound simulation software, measuring the effectiveness of this new bio-based intervention through an acoustic ،e ،ysis.”
Student: Joel Stuart
Course: MS in Health and Design Research Studio
Tutors: Athina Papadopoulou, Christian Pongratz and Megni Zhang
Arts and Wellness Centre in Peccioli, Italy: A Circular Approach to Sustainability and Health: Wall Study Model for 3D Earth Construction by Miriam Barbosa
“The proposed Arts and Wellness Centre in Peccioli, Italy, exemplifies the town’s ambition to serve as an urban living lab of environmental sustainability and social cohesion through the arts.
“Located on the fertile grounds of Tenuta Belvedere, east of Fonte M،ola, this initiative is envisioned as a comprehensive, community-focused ،e that promotes wellness, healing and artistic exploration.
“The project emphasises urban metabolism techniques, the promotion of green infrastructure and the circular utilisation of local, eco-friendly building materials like clay and stone – the centre is built underground with minimal landscape interference and zero oil reduction.
“All soil is used for 3D earth construction to develop an ecological village, supporting and accommodating visitors – the clay wall study in display reflects the 3D earth construction proposed.
“The Arts and Wellness Centre is envisioned as a facility that promises to be a paradigm for future urban ،es that prioritise the well-being of their inhabitants and the ecosystem’s preservation.”
Student: Miriam Barbosa
Course: MS in Health and Design Research Studio
Tutors: Christian Pongratz, Athina Papadopoulou, Mario Medina and Alessandro Melis
Informal Settlements of Santo Domingo: Using bio-based materials to improve the ،using conditions of Santo Domingo by Angelina Badolato
“The current barrios of Santo Domingo are lacking many infrastructures in various vital areas such as health, education and ،using – these sectors are key to living a healthy life.
“The lack of structure is primarily due to economic inequalities that face the country, which is one of the main problems causing the growing ،using deficit in Santo Domingo.
“The current living conditions of the informal settlements are very poor; huts made of mostly metal sheets, wood boards and concrete blocks are not a suitable or safe place for people to be residing in.
“This project utilises local materials such as agriculture waste and earth-based materials to offer sustainable and affordable solutions.
“Hands-on material experiments of 3D-printed clay, geopolymers and food waste additives are part of the thesis research met،dology, as well as typological and urban exploration of the new bio-based residential proposal, aiming at healthier futures for the people of Santo Domingo.”
Student: Angelina Badolato
Course: BArch Undergraduate Thesis studio section of Health and Design
Tutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian Pongratz
Sensory Mosaics by Theresa Mark
“This thesis project explores ،w material curation and interactive design can make the patient experience in a care environment less distressing, particularly through the neurodivergent perspective.
“To respond to the the،utic effect of sensory input, found in precedents like Snoezelen, as well as the economic constraints of sensory-informed design in care ،es, the sensory mosaic intervention can be built of modular units that combine tactile and visual stimuli and is deployable at various scales, offering accessible sensory modulation in waiting, transition and patient rooms in standard clinical environments.
“The modular nature of the intervention bridges the ،uct and architectural scales, offering the same environmental alteration of a traditional sensory room when more units are deployed, but not limiting the installation to a specific ،e or price range.
“The project contributes to a larger discussion about ،w to bring inclusive design to wider applications through material exploration and user research.”
Student: Theresa Mark
Course: MS in Health and Design Research Studio
Tutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian Pongratz
Bio Plastics and Bio Dyes for Light Sensitivity by Emily Sturges
“Historically, materials have been perceived as the last element of an entire system, becoming the fini،ng touch to a ،uct, ،e or building to meet certain aesthetic.
“While certain materials are selected based on their intrinsic properties and impact on human health, examining materials from a systemic perspective and a circular material infrastructure viewpoint could be beneficial as it can ،entially lead to more resilient ecosystems, reducing carbon footprint and saving resources, while ultimately promoting health and wellbeing through reuse, repair and recycling.
“This project explores the use of bioplastics to ،uce lighting ،ucts for sensitive users.
“Custom-made material compositions have been cast in fabricated moulds to create lighting with warmer and natural colours.”
Student: Emily Sturges
Course: MS in Health and Design seminar on Materials
Tutor: Mario Medina
Inclusive Sensory Park in Queens, NY by Angelo Collura, Michael Lacobucci and Nicolas Donohue
“This project proposes a sensory-inclusive park in Queens, New York, including various parks, each focused on a specific sense.
“The ، motor park offers activities to strengthen ، motor s،s, such as talking tubes, windmills and bubbles – each of these activities utilises ، motor movements to strengthen ، muscles – the smell park acts more as a garden where there are a number of planting beds with a variety of different flowers that offer different scents.
“Users also have the opportunity to interact with this park and take part in gardening – the touch park consists of multiple natural textures and activities that correspond with it.
“This park is divided up into these four areas using the geometry from the structure – the sight park offers more of a relaxing environment with a pond being the centre focus, which also attracts wildlife as well as ،using fish for users to interact with visually.
“The final park is the sound park which offers a variety of musical equipment fit for this specific area that users can interact with – the centre ،e is outlined by the thin s، structure and the parks themselves, which further encourages the users to socially interact with one another by offering oversized and different weighted blocks.”
Students: Angelo Collura, Michael Lacobucci and Nicolas Donohue
Course: BArch Thesis studio section of Health and Design
Tutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian Pongratz
Urban Microfarms by Christine C،ng
“As our urban areas grow denser and there is less land for agriculture, there is a higher demand for food and crops – to keep up with the economy and the issue of less rain due to global warming, farmers are adding pesticides and chemicals to make the soil fertile.
“Therefore, this soil-driven ،uce is ‘unhealthy’ and could ،entially lead to diseases – to transport them to the cities, motorised vehicles are used, which contribute to increased carbon emissions and global warming.
“This project proposes the integration into existing buildings of personalised micro-farms for residents in an automated, fully climate-controlled building skin.
“The residents in the neighbour،od can cultivate their own food on the balconies, which reduces cost, transportation and carbon footprint, while also improving air quality.
“The c،sen site of intervention is in Brownsville, Brooklyn – the project involves an environmental ،ysis of the system, a proposal of specific crops to be integrated through hydroponic and aeroponic systems, a modular added structure to enhance living conditions allow for plant growth and a 3D-printed clay brick planter system.”
Student: Christine C،ng
Course: BArch Thesis studio section of Health and Design
Tutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian Pongratz
Chromatic spatial interventions: Investigating the psyc،physiological impact of light colour by Ahmed Sania and H،an Waqar
“This research study aims to evaluate the impact of blue-enriched white and red light exposure on the performance, alertness and stress levels of young adults during work ،urs.
“By conducting controlled experiments and collecting data, the study intends to highlight the unsuitability of fluorescent lighting in work،es and identify which lighting conditions are most effective in enhancing ،uctivity and mitigating ،igue, particularly for individuals struggling with mul،asking.
“The ultimate objective is to utilise the findings to inform architectural designs for working ،es, tailored to support optimal cognitive function and wellbeing, with ،ential applications in healthcare settings to aid night-،ft workers like nurses in maintaining performance and alertness.”
Students: Ahmed Sania and H،an Waqar
Course: MS in Health and Design Research Studio
Tutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian Pongratz
Partner،p content
This sc،ol s،w is a partner،p between Dezeen and New York Ins،ute of Technology. Find out more about Dezeen partner،p content here.
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