Energy Efficiency - January 2017
Pa. rehab center renovates for a more relaxing feel
Shenandoah Heights facility installs murals depicting local sites
1/31/2017
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Conn. healthcare facility offers concierge-style services
Newton physicians' office built with patient comfort and privacy in mind
1/30/2017
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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
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Physical therapy facilities are changing with market
Physical therapy practices are adjusting to changes in technological advancements
1/26/2017
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Healthcare design patients of all ages
Designers look for ways to design healthcare facilities for hard-to-classify 'boomers'
1/25/2017
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Chicago convent turned into cancer center
As healthcare demand grows, existing spaces are being adapted to fill needs
1/25/2017
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Video: Adaptive reuse in healthcare
Architect posts a talk on dealing with 'retailization' of outpatient care
1/23/2017
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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
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Supporting team-based healthcare through design
Teamwork areas feature collaborative space that provide separation from the exam areas
1/17/2017
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Designing healthcare facilities that benefit community life
Facilities can be interwoven into the fabric of urban life
1/17/2017
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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