Article on the Healthcare Design website details six steps to create a culture of research in the design process
Research in practice is a commitment to better healthcare design by informing the decisions and measuring impact after occupancy, according to an article on the Healthcare Design magazine website. The article details six steps to create a culture of research in the design process, starting with creating designs based on the performance goals of the healthcare organization.
June 10, 2014
Topic Area: Architecture
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