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BIOPOSITIVE ARCHITECTURE OF THE REHABILITATION CENTER FOR VETERANS AND CIVILIAN VICTIMS FROM WAR ACTIONS

Fortifications.
2025;
Volume 22
: 60-72
Authors:
  1. Svitlana Shekhorkina
  2. Iryna Merylova
  3. Tetiana Nikiforova
  4. Vladyslav Fedin
1
Department of Reinforced-Concrete and Masonry Structures Ukrainian state university of science and technologies, SEI PSACEA, Dnipro
2
Assoc. prof., Department of Architectural Design and Urban Planning Ukrainian state university of science and technologies, SEI PSACEA, Dnipro
3
Prof., Department of Reinforced-Concrete and Masonry Structures Ukrainian state university of science and technologies, SEI PSACEA, Dnipro
4
Department of Reinforced-Concrete and Masonry Structures Ukrainian state university of science and technologies, SEI PSACEA, Dnipro

This paper presents an integrated architectural and structural concept for sustainable and biopositive rehabilitation facilities, with an emphasis on centers designed for military personnel and civil victims of hostilities. The study explores the implementation of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) as the primary material, leveraging its environmental, structural, and aesthetic advantages. Biophilic design principles guide the architectural strategy, ensuring psychological comfort, sensory connection to nature, and support for patient recovery. The structural system is based on prefabricated assemblies using natural and recycled components, such as CLT panels, recycled aggregate concrete, and organic insulation. The design ensures thermal and acoustic comfort, modular adaptability, and reduced construction waste. A carbon footprint assessment, conducted in accordance with EN 15978:2011, reveals negative net CO₂ emissions for all key structural elements, affirming the climate-positive potential of the proposed solutions. The findings confirm the relevance of CLT and circular design strategies in shaping next-generation, therapeutic healthcare environments aligned with sustainability goals.

 

Sustainable architecture; biopositive design; rehabilitation buildings; cross- laminated timber; prefabricated structures; carbon footprint; healthcare architecture

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