Author: Lindsey Rowles
Product Feature: Phifer’s SheerWeave Interior Sun Control Fabrics
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine
In October, 2014, the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine on the University of Connecticut Health Center campus opened its doors. This facility was built in order to research personalized treatments for cancer, diabetes, immunology, neurodegenerative disorders, and microbiology based on information derived from an individual’s genome. Healthcare Design Magazine has a photo tour and an […]