Fact Sheet: The Benefits of Daylighting

Posted by on Jul 8, 2015 in Behind the Design

Daylighting is the practice of placing windows or other openings and reflective surfaces so that during the day natural light provides effective internal lighting. Particular attention is given to daylighting while designing a building when the aim is to maximize visual comfort or to reduce energy use. Below is a fact sheet showing the benefits […]

Product Feature: Phifer’s SheerWeave Interior Sun Control Fabrics

Posted by on Jul 6, 2015 in Featured Projects

Daylighting is the practice of placing windows and reflective surfaces so that natural daylight provides effective internal lighting and views of the outdoors into a space. Humans are affected both psychologically and physiologically by the different spectrums provided by daylight. One of the important psychological aspects from daylighting is meeting a need for contact with […]

University of Colorado Health Poudre Valley Outpatient Cancer Center

University of Colorado Health Poudre Valley Outpatient Cancer Center

The town of Ft. Collins, Colorado is getting a boost in its fight against cancer with the expansion of the University of Colorado Health Poudre Valley Outpatient Cancer Center.  The expansion is being done in 3 phases. The first phase renovated the existing radiation oncology suite.  The second phase included construction of a 32,150-square-foot, two-story […]

Designing in the Dining Room

Posted by on Jul 1, 2015 in Featured Projects
Designing in the Dining Room

There aren’t many of us who enjoy being in the hospital, whether it is for ourselves or visiting family members.  In years past, the cafeteria at the hospital has always left something to be desired.  This is rapidly changing.  Designers are starting to focus on the cafeterias as well as other parts of the hospital […]

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

Posted by on Jun 29, 2015 in Featured Projects
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

Healthcare Design Magazine recently ran an article on the Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, which opened in October, 2014.  It is one of the first facilities in the State of California to earn the LEED Gold certification.  It is built on 25-acres and has a family birthing center, a medical/surgical unit, an observation unit, six […]

Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare

Posted by on Jun 26, 2015 in Behind the Design
Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare

We are continually talking about the healing powers of “evidence-based design” in our posts.  There is an article on AZBigMedia.com which does a wonderful job of explaining all the different aspects of evidence-based design in healthcare. Below are some pictures from Wikoff Design Studio’s projects using the evidence-based design concept.  To read this great article […]

Healing Powers of Art in Healthcare

Posted by on Jun 24, 2015 in Behind the Design
Healing Powers of Art in Healthcare

There has been a lot of research on the healing powers of art in healthcare design.  Patients and providers alike have all given their input on the calming effects of paintings and other works of art on the walls of healthcare facilities versus the stark white walls of days gone by.  A recent article in […]