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The future of architecture constantly evolves as society grows and adopts different technologies. The introduction of more technologies allows for a the greater opportunity for creativity and innovation. One concept, known as “Healing Architecture,” or the designing of hospitals and healthcare facilities in such a way to promote the healing of its occupants, has been researched for numerous years.

Tracing back to Le Corbusier. Le Corbusier claimed to want to design a building that will “cure” people. As architecture becomes a more interdisciplinary field, architects are exploring innovative ways for the constructed environment to relate back to the occupants. A greater emphasis on lighting, smells, sounds, textures, colors -- the individual sensory experience -- promotes healthy environments and are becoming more consciously employed in the overall building concept. People go to hospitals to heal, therefore, the day lighting aspect and overall mood that the building provides is very important. Water and gardens, or greater association with nature, have show to improve healing; for this reason perhaps healthcare building structures of the future will contain these unique features.