Architecture and interior design can support wayfinding

Center for Health Design discusses how specific design choices effect wayfinding in health facilities


According to an article on the Corbin Design website, architecture and interior design can support or hinder wayfinding. 

While many of the design choices may seem like common sense, the entire practice of wayfinding relies on simple, common-sense solutions, according to the article.

Some wayfinding/design facts:

• People get lost less often when hallways meet at right angles

• Staircases can aid understanding if they allow users to see into other parts of a building 

• When different sections of a structure have unique appearances, people are less likely to get lost

• Visitors expect that each floor in a building is laid out in essentially the same way. When this is not the case, it can be confusing

• Adults find cool blue spaces easier to navigate than warm red spaces

Read the article.

 

 



May 2, 2014


Topic Area: Interior Design


Recent Posts

Creating Healthcare Campus Master Plans That Allow Movement and Respite

A thoughtful campus master plan looks beyond buildings to the corridors and transitional spaces that shape how people experience healthcare environments.


Aspirus Health Celebrates Opening of Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic

The new facility combines hospital and clinic services in one location and is designed to support patients with coordinated, patient-centered care.


AdventHealth to Open Aurora Highlands Medical Campus

AdventHealth Aurora Highlands includes a 24-hour freestanding emergency room, outpatient imaging and clinic services.


The Future of Healthcare Facility Construction Projects

Brian Cowperthwaite highlights the invisible work that impacts everyone who walks through a healthcare facility.


Arnprior Regional Health Upgrades Building Controls to Improve IEQ

Case study: They wanted to improve the hospital facility’s IEQ to support patient care and reduce long-term operating costs.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.