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• Published Subscription 17 Oct 2026

  Women-Centric Healing Retreat Architecture: Translating Emotional, Social, Psychological, and Cultural Needs into Spatial Design

  By Nishita Nagpure

  Abstract: This study investigates how the emotional, social, psychological, and cultural needs of women can inform the architectural design of healing retreat environments. Women often experience distinct pressures related to safety, emotional labour, social responsibilities, cultural expectations, and personal well-being, which can influence how they perceive and use spaces. Despite the growing interest in wellness architecture, many healing environments continue to follow gender-neutral approaches and may not adequately respond to women’s …

  Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article →