La tipología polibloque hospitalaria desde la neuroarquitectura: análisis del partido general del Hospital de Chillán

  • Andrea Nuñez Calderon
Keywords: neuroarchitecture, hospital architecture, spatial orientation, cognitive load

Abstract

 This study analyzes the overall layout design of the Hospital de Chillán from a neuroarchitecture perspective, addressing the relationship between urban siting, polyblock hospital typology, and cognitive processes associated with spatial orientation and stress reduction. 

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Published
2026-06-17
How to Cite
Nuñez Calderon, A. (2026). La tipología polibloque hospitalaria desde la neuroarquitectura: análisis del partido general del Hospital de Chillán. Cuadernos Del Centro De Estudios De Diseño Y Comunicación, (314). https://doi.org/10.18682/cdc.vi314.13798