Boston hospital retooling cafeteria to stress wellness
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is renovating the cafeteria to include access to nature and daylight and deliver healthier food choices, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Boston's Brigham and Women’s Hospital is renovating its cafeteria to include access to nature and daylight and deliver healthier food choices, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The 1970s hospital presented several challenges, including a cast-in-place concrete exterior with 4-foot-square windows.
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June 1, 2016
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