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



 
 
 


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