Space, tradition and comprehensive health care:

[摘要] The theoretical case that architecture should he functionally responsive to user needs isexamined with particular reference to tne design of Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities inrural South Africa, In particular, the study investigates the effectiveness of architecturalpractice in meeting the spatial demands of health care facilities in a changing social andcultural environment.The functlonal requirernents of modern and traditional health care facilities are examined, theaim being to examine to what extent important traditlonal requirements are taken intoaccount in the modern sector.The research relies on:1. A comparative literature review on the interaction between the social requirements,architectural practices, traditional and modern healing systems.2. Data collection on the study case (Mhala).3. In-depth interview with 'users' (patients, relatives and health professionals) fromboth formal and informal health sectors.4. A physical survey of traditional healers stations and Primary Health Care (PHC)facilities.5. Analysis.6. Conclusions and recommendations

[发布机构] University of the Witwatersrand