DESIGNING A POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS (NDDS) INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN

• Main Author: Aulia Az Zahra, Nabila
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/76690
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Optimal growth and development of children stand as the cherished goal for every parent. Growth and development translate as a series of transformative changes that initiate from the very moment of conception and extend throughout an individual's entire lifespan. Yet, certain factors can hinder and directly impact a child's progress—ranging from disruptions in physical, motor, language, emotional, and behavioral development. Among these challenges, there exists a medically categorized set of childhood growth impediments known as Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs). In 2015, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) of the United States reported that 15% of the child population, aged between 3 and 17 years old, diagnosed with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs). Without correct intervention, children afflicted with NDDs are at a risk of experiencing delays in daily life skills and struggling to engage in their surroundings (interpersonal interactions). Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs), particularly ADHD and ASD, tend to exhibit heightened sensitivity towards sensory stimuli. These sensory responses can stem from external environmental factors, underlining the pivotal role of architectural design in establishing environments tailored to the needs of individuals with NDDs. This thesis focused on designing a development center to nurture the potential of individuals with NDDs through an application of evidence-based design method. By analyzing relevant theories and literature, design criteria are formulated with the primary objective of creating spaces that can accommodate the needs of individuals with NDDs, with a direct relation to sensory design. The resultant design criteria encompass a spectrum of sub-criteria, such as wayfinding, spatial sensory comfort, supporting facilities, engagement, environmental control, and degree of complexity. These design criteria are then distilled into three pivotal concepts that serve as the focal points for implementation throughout the design process: minimal complexity design, sensory-sensitive design, and the gateway to independence.