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Jamil AlShraiky
Director, Healthcare Design Initiatives
Assistant Professor, Department of Interior Design
Office: 396
Phone: 480.965.8965
Jamil.Alshraiky@asu.edu |
| Master of Architecture |
The University of Arizona |
| Master's degree Sociology |
The University of Arizona |
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Jamil AlShraiky is the Director of Healthcare Initiatives and an Assistant Professor in the College of Design at Arizona State University. Before coming to ASU, Jamil worked as a healthcare architect and a medical planner in North America, Asia, and the Middle East. He received a Master's degree in Architecture and Sociology from The University of Arizona and has been involved in the healthcare design industry for the past 12 years. Jamil’s clients include Abrazo Health Care (Phoenix, AZ); Mayo Clinic Hospital (Scottsdale, AZ); Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ); IASIS Healthcare, (Phoenix, AZ); Sun Health Healthcare System (Surprise AZ); Indian Health Services (nationwide facilities); and Catholic Healthcare West (Chandler, AZ) in addition to several international healthcare systems.
Research focuses on interdisciplinary efforts and centers on
- Humans’ psychology in relation to healthcare design
Millions of dollars are spent annually on “technology”-based research without considering the “human” element. This begs the need for an urgent humanitarian focus. Thus, I am interested in exploring spatial relationships in connections with a human’s deepest needs and four core emotions: sadness, fear, anger, and joy. In particular, exploring how design can honor the human emotional being and help the user better experience the space on a personal level.
Currently, a massive change in the U.S. healthcare system is occurring as hospitals are reinventing themselves to adapt to the new phenomena of evidence-based design. Without the evidence gleaned from ongoing research, healthcare would be mired in a sea of outdated medical procedures and medications. Evidence-based design stems from the realization that the physical environment can have a tangible influence on our welfare, performance, and comfort. This concept strongly ties to my first research interest. My goals are to monitor the progression of this recent trend and incorporate findings into a curriculum, which will then benefit future healthcare designers.
Building sustainability aligns with healthcare's broader missions by promoting the health of occupants as well as the building efficiency. High performance green buildings promote a healing environment for patients and a more comfortable and productive workplace for staff, which strongly aligns with my previous search interests. My research focus is to holistically approach the concept of “good health” not only for patients and staff, but also the building, the surrounding communities, and the planet.
From my perspective, human-needs based research, in conjunction with evidence-based design and suitability, form the standard for future designs. When a human’s deepest needs are met, the human quality of life improves. When quality of living improves, humans unleash creative power and thinking. When creative power is released—right then—the world changes.
 Curriculum Vitae
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