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@article{201168,
        author = {Vaibhav Zanwar and Ajinkya Malokar},
        title = {SILENT ARCHITECTURE: DESIGNING FOR STILLNESS, NOISE REDUCTION, AND MENTAL CALM IN HOSPICE SPACES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {2842-2847},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201168},
        abstract = {Hospice and palliative care environments require a shift in architectural priorities from clinical efficiency to comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Among environmental factors, sound remains one of the most under-addressed parameters despite its measurable impact on stress, sleep, and patient experience. This study investigates the concept of Silent Architecture, defined as a design approach that minimizes unwanted noise while enhancing calm and perceptually balanced environments.},
        keywords = {Silent Architecture, Hospice Design, Acoustic Comfort, Healing Environments, Biophilic Design},
        month = {May},
        }