Author: Marie Wikoff
Interactive Wall Art For Young Patients
Intriguing and interactive wall art installations at Boston Children’s Hospital foster a sense of wonder, perfect for young patients potentially feeling nervous and afraid. Every parent knows the redirection strategy. Redirection is a common strategy used by parents. Generally, you’ll distract your child with something safe, appropriate, and positive in order to redirect them away […]
Six Reasons Why Healthcare Design Matters
Each week we feature healthcare design projects that inspire, proven design techniques, and new products that assist in the process. When it comes down to it, why does healthcare design matter? After all, when patients check into a facility, the design is most likely the last thing on their minds. That said, here are 6 […]
Research on Healthcare Design
Research on healthcare design is constant because of the ever-changing aspects. Designers want to continue to be at the forefront of research so that they have an edge over other designers. An article published by the architecture and design magazine gives you some insight into how this research is happening and what is truly being […]
Security and Safety in Design
Hospitals are places of health and restoration. Fostering an environment where patients and staff feel welcome and safe will facilitate the healing process. Designing Hospitals with security and safety in mind is necessary for today’s market. Safety and Security Are Essential to the Healing Process A safe environment is essential to the healing process, which […]
Special Halloween Treat
As the children of the children’s hospital were waking up on Halloween, they had no idea what superhero treats were in store. When they looked out their window, they saw superheroes climbing down the window. Batman, Captain America, Mr. Incredible, and more were seen smiling back at children as they scaled the sides of the […]
The Future of Research in Healthcare Design
Healthcare design has many interchangeable parts to make it successful. More recently it is coming to light that research is the future of healthcare design. Ray Pentecost, director of the Center for Health Systems and Design was given the changemaker award. This award is given to honor an individual or organization that has demonstrated the […]
A New Standard of Care
The healthcare industry is changing so quickly that a new standard of care for each department has come to light. For cancer treatments this new standard of care is no different. To ensure new chemotherapy/infusion spaces remain useful, healthcare designers may approach a new cancer center design differently. For example, the first collaboration between Mary […]