Carla Yanni
Carla Yanni is an architectural historian known for her work on the history of architecture and its social implications. She has written extensively on topics such as university architecture and the design of mental hospitals.
Books
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1. The Architecture Of Madness
Insane Asylums in the United States
This insightful work delves into the historical relationship between architecture and mental health treatment in the United States, exploring how the design of asylums in the 19th and early 20th centuries was influenced by contemporary theories of mental illness. It examines the belief that the environment could play a crucial role in the healing process, leading to the creation of therapeutic spaces that were intended to promote recovery. The narrative highlights the evolution of these architectural designs, reflecting broader societal attitudes towards mental health and the shifting paradigms in psychiatric care.