Annals of Civil Engineering and Management(ACEM)

Professional School of Architecture, César Vallejo University, Peru

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• Research Article   
  Incorporating Curative Architecture Concepts into the Housing of the Future
  Author(s): Jorge Pablo Aguilar Zavaleta*
  
  Rapid urbanization is placing critical pressure on global public health. Currently, approximately 55% of the world's population lives in cities, and this figure is projected to reach 68% by 2050 (UN-Habitat, 2023). More than 4.2 billion urban dwellers already face inadequate housing conditions, lack of sanitation, and exposure to pollutants. According to the WHO, 91% of urban dwellers breathe polluted air, and many of the leading causes of death are related to poor urban design and unstable growth. Furthermore, nearly 970 million people worldwide live with mental disorders, largely aggravated by noisy, overcrowded, or unhealthy housing. In this context, curative architecture also called therapeutic architecture offers an innovative and interdisciplinary response. By integrating physical, mental, and social well-being into design, housing can be transformed into a tool for preventi.. Read More»
  

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