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Facade design may help the healing process

With imaginative thinking and the latest technology, the facade can unify the demands required of healthcare building facilities


Façade design has the potential to improve the convalescence process for the occupants of healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Sourceable website.

Designers of healthcare facilities face a unique set of challenges and stakeholder needs, including those of patients, operators, health authorities, builders and architects.

Through a combination of early façade consultant engagement and the incorporation of imaginative thinking and the latest technology, the façade can unify the demands required of healthcare building facilities, the article said.

Patients require a quiet atmosphere, plenty of natural daylight, as well as thermal comfort in order to recover in the best possible environment, the article said. Multi-functional low-emissivity coatings, laminated double-glazed units, exterior shading screens or even responsive façades can address patient issues.

Read the article.

 



July 2, 2014


Topic Area: Architecture


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