Blogs - July 2019
Adopting LEED for Healthcare facilities delivers big benefits
Kaiser Permanente seeks Gold certification for new construction
7/31/2019
Healthcare design strategies can facilitate care in a home setting
Hospital-level acute and subacute care being delivered at home brings numerous advantages, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/30/2019
Md. dialysis center renovation brings insect issues
Patients of a Towson dialysis center have complained about flying insects
7/25/2019
Can a kids’ healthcare space teach, entertain and heal?
Standard building requirements don’t have to be boring – here’s how you can inject whimsical touches into everyday design features
7/24/2019
When specifying boilers, design details matter
Installing a boiler system is a significant investment requiring thoughtful consideration to ensure heating comfort, reliability and efficiency
7/19/2019
Sound strategy for senior environments
Designers can’t control the aging process and the effects hearing loss has on the individual resident, but they can control the built environment, according to an article on the Environments on Aging website
7/11/2019
Selecting a roofing system
Roofing should be considered as a system, not just individual products
7/10/2019
Commissioning mistakes can undermine sustainability efforts
Including commissioning on the front end of a project can save huge problems later
7/8/2019
Survey sheds light on senior living priorities
Designs should balance views to the outdoors with open wall space, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
7/2/2019
Houston healthcare facility overhauls parking structures
The project included installation of 200 entry and exit kiosks, 47 pay-on-foot kiosks and 30 cash recycling machines
7/1/2019
Cosmetic surgery facilities more than 'spa-like'
Cosmetic surgery clinics need to do more than boost the marketability of the practice, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/1/2019