Energy Efficiency - March 2017
Behavioral health design white paper available
Healthcare Design magazine is offering a free white paper on design considerations for behavioral health, including patient dignity, safety and durable interior products
3/31/2017
Designing for an aging population
Every environment needs to be a senior environment, including healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/30/2017
Healthcare projects demand design and practicality
Construction for healthcare tenants can be one of the most expensive project types
3/28/2017
How a Houston homeless healthcare facility designed a space for comfort and durability
The challenge from the outset was to completely transform the outdated downtown building into a welcoming and comfortable place
3/28/2017
Finding the right information
The Center for Health Design offers resources that will help separate the noise from the signals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/27/2017
Centralized team areas need to be designed for efficiency and collaboration
The idea is to gather information, services and resources
3/23/2017
Pediatric facility architect relies on family input
Giving parents plentiful outlets in a waiting room to keep their phones charged, can transform a hospital experience, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/23/2017
Healthcare facilities cut expenses with sustainability programs
Hospitals are also concerned with their environmental footprint
3/23/2017
Baltimore wellness center designed to reduce stigma of mental illness
Simon Life and Wellness wants clients to see it as a cool and welcoming place
3/22/2017
Michigan healthcare facility design aces test of time
ACHA 2017 Legacy Project Award winner still groundbreaking
3/22/2017
Creating a wholesome healthcare environment
Textiles and wall coverings present a unique opportunity to make an important design impact for design professionals
3/21/2017
Healthcare facilities make nature part of healing process
The beneficial impact of nature as a healing element is well-documented
3/17/2017
Good design can future-proof healthcare facilities
Design can reduce distractions, standardize equipment and supply location and provide adequate space for documentation and work areas
3/17/2017
Healthcare built environments being created in convenient retail locations
Adapting buildings in former retail spaces requires significant infrastructure upgrades and collaboration with property managers, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/16/2017
Cancer center designed to improve patient experience
Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute was designed to allow natural light throughout the building
3/15/2017
Hospital displays repurposed 'industrial junk'
University of Kentucky creates art from construction barrier images
3/13/2017
Outpatient healthcare design looking to retail and hospitality
Facilities getting a fresh look that caters to the new lifestyle design trend
3/9/2017
Bad hospital design can be unhealthy
Doctor says he is struck daily by how much better hospitals could be designed
3/7/2017
Johns Hopkins Hospital provides prescription for healthcare surfacing
JHH conducted a system wide multi-disciplinary research flooring testing study
3/7/2017
Your healthcare facility's LED retrofit checklist
How do you begin to coordinate and come up with funds to replace lighting systems across thousands of square feet?
3/6/2017
NOAH plans first conference
National Organization for Arts in Health plans event with the 30th Healthcare Facilities and Design Symposium and Exposition
3/2/2017