Sustainable Operations - August 2018
Painting projects that perform
Manufacturers offer insights on the central role of product selection and substrate preparation
8/31/2018
FGI guidelines refocus imaging spaces on care
Imaging space design standards previously focused on the radiology device to be installed
8/31/2018
Designing for intimacy in senior care setting
There are opportunities to design elements to encourage socializing outside of set programming, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
8/31/2018
Can design answer patient-boarding issues?
Healthcare facilities need to develop proper settings to house "boarded" patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/31/2018
Modular wall systems help healthcare facilities adapt
Improvements to acoustics and the ability to support medical devices make systems a better fit for healthcare, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/30/2018
The importance of exterior and interior design in a healthcare practice
Healthcare practices are getting smarter. Their designs are changing, and for the better.
8/30/2018
Personality, place, project and process key components to creativity in healthcare design
Research shows successful architects in healthcare demonstrate intellectual curiosity and the ability to collaborate, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/28/2018
Can using utility meters save facilities money?
Meters offer many opportunities for facility managers beyond what they've been traditionally used for. And the cost of meters is dropping due to technological advances.
8/28/2018
Jamaican children’s hospital to save millions with solar panels
The hospital is expected to save $28 million in energy costs over the next 20 years
8/28/2018
Senior facility partners with hospital on hybrid facility
The $100 million project will include an assisted living community and a health center
8/27/2018
New Colorado VA hospital more than $1 billion over budget
Costs ballooned from $328 million to $1.73 billion as of its opening
8/24/2018
Hospitals reforming energy habits
A typical hospital can use up to five times more energy than a hotel
8/24/2018
Healthcare Design announces Rising Star Award Winners
The program recognizes newcomers to the healthcare design field who could be industry leaders
8/24/2018
A continuous assessment: Understanding compliance during new construction
Healthcare facilities must keep pace with rapid changes in code compliance, neighborhood health, sustainability and energy management
8/24/2018
Wichita-area hospital’s $62 million renovation more than 'facelift’
'Project Renewal' is an effort to bring back and expand Via Christi’s behavioral health services at St Joseph
8/23/2018
Spending on energy efficiency means improving patient care
Running a hospital means taking the reins on your energy output by making smart energy-saving investments
8/16/2018
White paper explores how flooring impacts patient care
Noise levels can affect healing, reduce efficiency
8/16/2018
Designing for specific behavioral patient populations
Experts say behavioral facilities' design doesn’t have to be hampered by the need for safety, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website
8/14/2018
Emergency power system gives hospital reliability, redundancy and flexibility
Ensures seamless delivery of normal and emergency power to all loads
8/14/2018
San Juan VA getting post-hurricane infrastructure upgrades
The project expected to lead to more than $1 million in annual energy savings
8/10/2018
Cancer center uses clerestory windows to add light into interior spaces
The 52,000-square-foot Valley Health Cancer Center at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va., features a range of natural elements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/9/2018
Empathetic design is gaining prominence
Empathetic design is a way for designers to truly see and experience the healthcare environment as patients see and experience it, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/8/2018
Benchmarking helps boost energy efficiency in hospitals
Free tool allows facilities to track and compare their energy usage
8/8/2018
Promote healing and create energy-efficient environments with modern lighting design and controls
Healthcare facilities can employ advanced lighting design strategies to improve patient and visitor comfort
8/6/2018
Center for Health Design offers database on building environment outcomes
The Knowledge Repository includes almost 4,000 citations that connect the built environment to outcomes in healthcare and related spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/3/2018
Interior design choices can support infection prevention
Style must be balanced with ease of cleaning
8/3/2018
