Beyond the Picket Fence: The Places and Spaces We Call Home

Could you feel at home in an institution? For generations, institutions - including hospitals, prisons, and nursing homes - have attempted to create a sense of home through their architecture and interior design. But is home simply the view from your window or the activities of your daily routine? Can a person find home when they don't have agency over their space and movements? This section explores the importance institutions have placed on emulating a "home-like environment" and the varied approaches that have been followed.