SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF HOSPITAL DESIGN USING PARAMETRIC TOPOLOGICAL INFORMATION: MOLINETTE HEALTHCARE COMPLEX AND LALEH HOSPITAL CASE STUDIES

The importance of the architectural design of healthcare buildings can be traced back to their particular usage, which includes administrative and clinical functions in addition to those open to the public. For this reason, the most relevant feature in the conformation of sanitary buildings is the access to the areas. According to the different architectural plan design and world-wide experiences, various hospitals styles and types were defined over time. In this article, the spatial configuration has been investigated with the aim of analysing the efficiency of spaces in functional terms. Within this framework, Space Syntax, as a theoretical and practical method, has been applied using data modelling tools. The core of the analysis relies on the mapping on the architectural plan of the level of access, including the degree of taking advantage of natural light and ventilation. Two case studies with different layout systems were analyzed and the outcomes compared. The procedure implemented represents a useful tool for studying architectural qualities in existing hospitals as well as a reference guide to screening new constructions.