Blogs - October 2018
Palos Health and Loyola University Medical Center designed to encouraged a feeling of intimacy
Access to natural daylight and visibility to nature were key design concepts
10/26/2018
D.C. healthcare facility waiting room wins Generative Space Award
The Unity Health Care waiting room redesign project honored for involving community in design process
10/25/2018
Hospitals design can affect patient outcomes
Architects and healthcare organizations are incorporating principles of social design into the built environment
10/24/2018
N.Y. hospital rehabs pediatric activity room
Hospital for Special Surgery, an academic medical center tackled the renovation guided by a list of improvements requested by the staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/24/2018
Healthcare construction projects come with safety concerns
When hiring a construction company to build out any healthcare facility, it should be of the utmost importance to hire an organization that cares for the safety of their employees while on site
10/22/2018
Architectural finishes can enhance patient satisfaction
HealthPartners Regions Hospital needed a solution for refurbishing patient care units in a cost-effective and expeditious way
10/22/2018
Exhibit looks at more than 100 years of design and wellness
New show at London’s healthcare-focused gallery, the Wellcome Collection, chronicles the history of the built environment and wellbeing
10/19/2018
Art installation designed to bring life, color to Austin AIDS clinic
Clinic features the work of a number of Austin-based artists
10/18/2018
Mosaics used to decrease anxiety in Maryland cancer center
Design of John H. 'Jack' Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center focused on enhancing and humanizing the healthcare experience.
10/18/2018
Flooring supports warehouse transformation to orthodontics practices
Practices would be interconnected, but each with separate reception areas
10/17/2018
Green roofs support greener buildings
The choice of a green or vegetative roof can have multiple financial benefits for the building
10/16/2018
Wood ceilings reinforce connection to nature at South Florida Cancer Center
Linear design serves as wayfinding tool for patients and families
10/11/2018
The value of daylighting, even with LEDs
Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies
10/10/2018
How healthcare facilities earn LEED certification
LEED-certified facilities have been designed to reduce toxic exposures to occupants and the environment
10/9/2018
UPMC plans three Pittsburgh specialty hospitals
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will invest $2 billion in the projects
10/9/2018
Coney Island Hospital plans $738M storm-resistant renovation
The hospital will renovate its main building, which was built in 1954, and demolish an older building damaged by Superstorm Sandy
10/8/2018
N.Y. hospital energy update could reduce annual costs by $220,000
The upgrade is expected to reduce the hospital's heating and air conditioning energy use by 50 percent
10/8/2018
Improve patient care and healthcare operations with systems integration
A connected ecosystem of building systems in healthcare facilities offers benefits ranging from predictive maintenance to patient safety
10/5/2018
How your healthcare facility’s design can attract patients and build loyalty
A well-designed, aesthetically pleasing facility is essential to attract and maintain patients
10/4/2018
Healthcare facilities looking at new ways to reduce noise
Hospital noise is a growing concern for patients, family and staff
10/4/2018
Art installation designed to bring life, color to Austin AIDS clinic
Clinic features the work a number of Austin-based artists
10/3/2018
Study looks at impact of noise-reducing curtain in healthcare facilities
Research also examined the practical implications of adopting the enhanced curtains, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/3/2018
New windows offer better thermal performance
Glazing industry has evolved to provide bigger and smarter window assemblies
10/2/2018
Recognized interior designs include inviting, warm spaces
The International Interior Design Association announces the winners of the 2016 Healthcare Interior Design Competition
10/2/2018
Upgrades planned for north Louisiana hospitals
Ochsner Health System will make improvements to the safety-net hospitals
10/1/2018
