Abstract
This article discusses issues related to the architectural design of spaces and potential impact of the audiovisual environment on patients suffering from mood disorders.An increasing number of psychiatric patients, opens also for architects new challenges. The poor technical and aesthetic condition of mentioned hospitals, may adversely affect the treatment itself.The hygienic requirements need to be revised according to knowledge on the impact of audio-visual aspects on the progress of different illness. The strongest influence on the formation, intensity, progress and treatment of mood disorders have light and lighting, temperature, humidity, air flow, acoustic properties.
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