Each floor abstracted the colors of the trees in different seasons. The palette goes from earthly tones to bright and vivid with a distinctive color as part of the wayfinding system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
The Cedimat Cardiovascular Center in the Dominican Republic was designed around tree theme, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Each floor abstracted the colors of the trees in different seasons. The palette goes from earthly tones to bright and vivid with a distinctive color as part of the wayfinding system.
March 18, 2016
Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities
Managing IAQ in Healthcare Facilities During WildfiresWildfires are becoming more prevalent across the country. Facilities must be prepared to handle their effects on air quality.
Building Hospital Resilience in an Era of Extreme WeatherExpert Jennifer Mahan discusses the vulnerabilities healthcare facilities face during disasters and the infrastructure strategies that keep operations running.
From Cooling Towers to Cost Savings: Hospital Seizes Power-Saving OpportunityCase study: Arkansas hospital increases energy efficiency by diagnosing cooling tower issues and treating its entire mechanical system.
Design Standards as Strategic AssetsDone correctly, standards benefit healthcare environments, staff, patients and families.
Rising Violence is Exposing Gaps in Hospital SecuritySecurity experts outline how healthcare facilities can move beyond traditional security to more proactive and coordinated systems.