ABSTRACT: One of the conceptions of the meaning of the term ambience refers to the pursuit of humanization through the balance of the elements of the environment, whereas, in the aspects of the built environment, the social, political and economic, culture and personal values of each individual which directly affect the perception of these about space. health care environments encompass several limitations of design due to the numerous regulatory provisions and home to a huge diversity of people from different classes, cultures and social positions. Research in environmental psychology have concluded that the characteristics of the hospital physical environment can significantly influence the physical and psychological health of users, ensure welfare conditions that can assist in the recovery of patients, and provide greater insight into the quality of care. Among the physical aspects to be considered in the evaluation of healthcare environments, highlight those related to valuation of environmental elements that interact with people – color, smell, sound, lighting, morphology, and other items that act as modifiers and qualifiers space, stimulating environmental awareness. Given the scope of the aspects to be considered in the apprehension and understanding of ambiences in EAS, this article Atera aspects that may interfere with the qualification of spaces, their possible influences and effects on the perception of ambience these spaces by its users. The study was prepared based on a review of review of hospital ambiance and environmental awareness in health care buildings.
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