Designer recommends facilities approach the spiritual room design as more of a mediation space than a religious chapel, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website
Facilities should approach the spiritual room design as more of a mediation space than a religious chapel, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website. Serving a variety of spiritual preferences is possible, but the design needs to be sustainable for the long-term, the article said.
May 1, 2015
Topic Area: Architecture
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