Architecture - July 2014
Public awareness called key to healthy design
Facility owners need more comprehensive data to support investments in healthier building practices and products, study says
7/31/2014
Hospital face scaled back future
Massive structures are transitioning into multiple smaller buildings across the community
7/30/2014
Cincinnati hospital's facade honors region's artistic history
West Hospital project involved an artistic vision, mock-ups, a dose of technology and a leap of faith, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/30/2014
Soliant Health names 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals for 2014
The specialty healthcare staffing provider named McKay-Dee Hospital Center in Ogden, Utah, the winner
7/29/2014
Study says good physical work environment = effective nurses
Physical work environments affect registered nurses (RNs) and their ability to complete tasks, communicate and do their jobs efficiently
7/28/2014
Comfortable work environments boost productivity
Providing a comfortable setting has become a healthcare priority for productivity, recruitment and retention, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/28/2014
Iowa hospital begins $138.5 million ER renovation, expansion
New seven-story tower planned for Genesis Medical Center - Davenport to improve service time
7/25/2014
Changes expected for Chinese healthcare market
Discretionary spending on healthcare will rise and lead to an increase in access control and availability for the consumer, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/25/2014
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital designed with welcoming architecture
New Nebraska facility's humanistic look reflects its emphasis on holistic rehabilitation, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/24/2014
Designing a hybrid operating room
Imaging equipment tools must now be permanently integrated into hybrid ORs
7/23/2014
Mercy Health designed for future flexibility
Cincinnati facility ready for the evolution of services in years to come, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/23/2014
Texas hospital designed for community wellness
Resolute Health Hospital campus features a fitness center, health-oriented restaurants and walking trails
7/22/2014
U.S. and Chinese health design trends compared
The discusion was part of the 15th Hospital Build and Infrastructure China Exhibition and Congress, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/22/2014
Chicago-area hospital plans major expansion
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove plans an expansion to add more private rooms
7/16/2014
Does evidence-based design translate?
An article on the Healthcare Design website discusses whether U.S.-evidence-based design delivers similar outcomes abroad
7/15/2014
Syracuse medical center gets $2.5 million from state for expansion
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center undergoing a $265 million facility expansion
7/14/2014
Kaiser Permanente Oakland replacement hospital opens
Twelve-story, 349-bed hospital is directly across the street from the medical center it replaces
7/11/2014
Teck Acute Care Centre design separates public, patient and staff flows with few crossovers
One of the central design objectives of the Vancouver, B.C., facility is to improve care delivery by optimizing access and flow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/8/2014
Study finds building design can influence patient behavior
Images of curves in building exteriors and interiors may make people more fearful, according to an article on the Healthcare Design
7/7/2014
Design solutions for healthcare wayfinding
The design of the environment should include intuitive wayfinding from the start of the campus master-planning process
7/3/2014
Facade design may help the healing process
With imaginative thinking and the latest technology, the facade can unify the demands required of healthcare building facilities
7/2/2014
Bathroom designs address safety with style
While patient bathrooms are being re-evaluated with an eye on comfort, safety is still the key concern, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/2/2014