Parkinson disease & architecture

The aim of the project is the expansion of technical and educational materials, providing comprehensive information about using of space by population with special needs. Parkinson disease is neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system, directly connected with decrease of nerve cells in the brain, producing dopamine - transmitter of information. Due to the lack of dopamine, the brain can not transmitt information to the muscles which leads to loss of control over movement. The aim is to show diverse needs of people with Parkinsons and the impact of architectural and material solutions to their orientation and self-sufficiency.