How Buildings Can Affect Mental Health

Mental health is one critical component of our overall wellness and ability to live a healthy and fulfilling life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health Disorders, 1 in 4 American adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, and many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time.

From the hospital we’re born in, to the schools we attend, to the home we live in, the spaces we inhabit for most hours of the day affect our mental health. In this episode, principals from several of TreanorHL’s design studios take a deep dive into a few of these different building types and uncover how they can affect our mental health.

In this episode, we hear from:

• Steve Carr, principal in our Health studio
• Stephanie Grose, principal in our PK-12 Education studio
• Jeff Lane, principal in our Justice studio

Learn more about the projects referenced throughout:

• Springfield PK-12 School
• Clear Creek County Health and Wellness Center
• Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center

TreanorHL is a national architecture, planning, and design firm located in the United States. The company holds a firm belief in sharing resources and insights with professionals, clients, and building users to shape the space we use to live and grow as people. For more information, visit treanorhl.com.