Designers have a responsibility to patient health

Healthcare design can contribute to patient health by redefining the role of the built environment


Healthcare design can contribute to patient health by redefining the role of the built environment, according to an article on the Contract Design website.

Healthcare designers are fundamentally responsible for providing an enhanced healing environment that focuses on stress reduction, safety, and high-quality indoor spaces for patients, caregivers, and families, the article said.

The first step is to select materials that supports healthy environments and allows occupants to heal and thrive in their surroundings.

While studies have shown the positive impact of daylighting and nature views, designers have not yet fully considered the effects of materials. 

Read the article.

 



November 2, 2015


Topic Area: Interior Design


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