Relation between Type of Architecture, Interpersonal Relationship and Spiritual Health of Resident
Abstract
By providing proper architecture as per the need and behaviour of the individuals a person may be satisfied with surrounding that may affect spiritual health of individual and in turn the overall health. So this study was conducted on two type of housing society with the aim to find out relationship between type of architecture, interpersonal relationship and spiritual health of their residents.
Methodology: A comparative observational was conducted on two type of housing society having same SES status class I but with different type of architecture. Various components of architecture of their houses was assessed of these houses and general information gathered from head of family. Interpersonal relationship of societies was assessed by applying 9 itemed self reported Relationship Structures (ECR-RS) questionnaire for neighbors on head of family. Spiritual health of head of family was assessed with Spiritual Health Assessment Scale (SHAS). The relationship between type of architecture, interpersonal relationship and level of spiritual health was inferred by Chi-square test and Unpaired 't' test.
Result & Conclusion: It was also found out that Interpersonal relationship were significantly better of society having architecture preferring more of comfort and ambiences than safety and vice versa. Likewise spiritual health score was observed significantly higher in occupants having architecture preferring more of comfort and ambiences than safety and vice versa.
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Introduction
Architecture is both the process and the product of planning, designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures. "Architecture" can mean; a general term to describe buildings and other physical structures.1[3] It can also be described as knowledge of art, science, technology and humanity. 1[3] And practice of the architect, where architecture means offering or rendering professional services in connection with the design and construction of buildings, or built environments from the macro-level (urban designing, landscaping etc) to the micro-level (construction details and furniture). 2[4]
Architecture has to do with planning and designing form, space and ambience to reflect functional, technical, social, environmental and aesthetic considerations. It requires the creative manipulation and coordination of materials and technology, and of light and shadow. Often, conflicting requirements must be resolved.
Conclusion
Avoidance and Anxiety both Interpersonal score was significantly lower of Rangoli Garden residents i.e. society having architecture preferring more of comfort and ambiences than HIG Mansarovar.
Interpersonal relationships were significantly better of society having architecture preferring more of comfort, ambiences and social security. Likewise spiritual health score was observed significantly higher in occupants having architecture preferring more of comfort and ambiences than safety.
Interpersonal relationship and Spiritual health are directly proportional to each other. Thus Type of Architecture around directly affects spiritual health. So there is need to learn to reshape our built environment in a way that made healthy & happy residents.