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Integrated Sustainable Design Reaches the Healthcare Industry
Below is a summary and excerpt from an article/press release that was posted on DigitalJournal.com about the changes landscape of the healthcare industry and how healthcare designer’s are stepping in to heed the call. The full story may be seen here. Now is the opportune time for integrated design in the evolution of healthcare. With the institution of the Affordable […]
Recycled Material Adds Color
In the photo above, designers used Varia Ecoresin – a recycled material, to add a splash of color to a reading room in a pediatric hospital. Varia Ecoresin is a durable and malleable material that can be added to any space as a partition. The dynamic translucent resin offers tons of color, pattern, and texture. It is […]
An Inspiration to Healthcare Design – Evelina Children’s Hospital Does Everything Right
Below is a photo tour of Evelina Children’s Hospital – one of the finest designed hospitals in the UK. Evelina Children’s Hospital is located in London. The design elements such as color, private patient rooms, new staff facilities and an abundance of natural light are showcased below. Evidence Based Research has proven that such design elements […]
Patient Bathroom Transformations – Still a Skilled Nursing Unit – Now with Style
Like many other spaces within hospitals and healthcare facilities, patient bathrooms are being re-evaluated with an eye on comfort, inspiring a wealth of new approaches to design that create a home-like and even hospitality-like environment. Below is a photo that was featured in an article in Healthcare Design Magazine. Patient Bathrooms Designs Balance Style and […]
Staff Support: Designing Optimal Healthcare Work Environments
The following article was featured in Healthcare Design Magazine and may be seen here. The days of healthcare staff locker rooms decked out with mismatched chairs and rickety tables are long gone. Rather, providing a comfortable setting for workers has become a priority that’s made its way to the top of ownership’s priority lists, all in […]
South West Acute Hospital’s Modern Design Wins the Healthcare 2014 Design Showcase Merit Award
South West Acute Hospital’s modern design – 5 years in the making was honored with the 2014 Award of Merit for Healthcare Design. Design techniques that made them stand out are use natural lighting, wayfinding techniques, private rooms and bathrooms with infection control, tunnels for healthcare providers and the most up-to-date technologies and energy saving components. Below […]
Hospital Highlight – Healing for Kids
In this post, you will read about a hospital that is rated at the top for pediatric care. The hospital on Anschutz Medical Campus is an amazing blend of art, design and state-of-the-art technology. Every detail — from layout to patient flow, design to decor, landscaping to color schemes — was built to help kids heal […]