Sustainable Operations - January 2017
Pa. rehab center renovates for a more relaxing feel
Shenandoah Heights facility installs murals depicting local sites
1/31/2017
Conn. healthcare facility offers concierge-style services
Newton physicians' office built with patient comfort and privacy in mind
1/30/2017
Addiction facility in Berkshires takes advantage of natural setting
Swift River Massachusetts in the Berkshire mountains has an abundance of natural wildlife that can be used as a resource to help ground clients, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website
1/26/2017
Physical therapy facilities are changing with market
Physical therapy practices are adjusting to changes in technological advancements
1/26/2017
Healthcare design patients of all ages
Designers look for ways to design healthcare facilities for hard-to-classify 'boomers'
1/25/2017
Chicago convent turned into cancer center
As healthcare demand grows, existing spaces are being adapted to fill needs
1/25/2017
Video: Adaptive reuse in healthcare
Architect posts a talk on dealing with 'retailization' of outpatient care
1/23/2017
Decentralized nursing stations can come with unintended consequences
Nursing stations were moved to lessen walking distances for nurses and allow for more time at the bedside
1/19/2017
Supporting team-based healthcare through design
Teamwork areas feature collaborative space that provide separation from the exam areas
1/17/2017
Designing healthcare facilities that benefit community life
Facilities can be interwoven into the fabric of urban life
1/17/2017
2016's most expensive hospital renovation projects listed
Becker's Hospital Review gathers 34 of the most expensive hospital facility expansions or renovations announced or completed in 2016
1/17/2017
Healthcare architect discusses designing beyond big data
Healthcare Design asks Don Thomas, principal and director of interior design at BWBR, to share what’s got their attention
1/16/2017
Key aspects of wayfinding
A comprehensive wayfinding strategy lives at the intersection of healthcare facility design and communication, according to an article on the healthcare Design website
1/13/2017
Biophilic design supports behavioral health
Because biophilia results in environments that comfort, it’s relevant to the design of behavioral health spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/12/2017
Micro hospitals among 2016 healthcare trends
Small facilities allow providers to offer access to quality healthcare at a substantially lower cost than building a more traditional hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/11/2017
Trends in clinic design come with construction challenges
In line with the expansion of technology across healthcare, cable routing and coordination will become mandatory for effective construction and operations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/10/2017
Illuminating Dallas’ new Parkland Hospital
Biggest challenge was the scale of the project, so the lighting design was kept as simple as possible
1/5/2017
Funding issues challenge the greening of healthcare facilities
System says savings generated in adjustments to operations cannot be used to make further capital investments
1/3/2017
Designing a quiet healthcare facility
Pervasive noise elevates stress, blood pressure, heart rates and perception of pain, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/3/2017