Symbolizing earth, fire, and water through expressionism to promote health: A retreat for people with road rage

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2001-05

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The articulation of architectural forms has the ability to promote psychological wellness in its inhabitants, This principle should be considered in the creation of buildings today due to the heightened amount of stress American culture is bombarded with daily. People need their surrounding environments to be stress free and comforting. Through an Expressionist view in architecture is possible to use the symbol of earth, fire, and water to create orders and proportions that manifests a spiritual richness in a psychologically healing environment.

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Architecture, School buildings -- Design and construction, Rehabilitation centers -- Design and construction, Mental health facilities -- Design and construction

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