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Kafoury, Armstrong, & Co. – An Example of Biophilic Interior Design
Biophilic Interior Design Biophilic interior design is an approach to interior design that utilizes natural elements to create a more calming and inviting environment. This type of design is based on the idea that humans have an inherent connection with nature and that incorporating elements of nature into a space can have a positive effect […]
Why Configurable, Cleanable, and Reinforced Furniture Is Essential in a Healthcare Setting
Configurable, cleanable, and reinforced furniture is essential in a healthcare setting to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and visitors. Configurable furniture allows for easy rearrangement of furniture to fit the specific needs of the space, while cleanable fabrics and reinforced arms help to reduce the spread of germs and prevent injury, respectively. All […]
The Guiding Principles of Healthcare Design
Healthcare design is important because it can have a major impact on the overall health and well-being of people who use it, including patients, their families, staff and upper management. It can help to create a safe and comfortable environment where people feel comfortable and supported, while also promoting healing and recovery. Healthcare design also […]
Design for Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
There are many designs nowadays for specific patient groups to ensure that they feel welcome. This project that researchers are working on is no different. This new design is helping patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Continue reading below to learn about the research and the work that is being done for this group of […]
MetroHealth Cleveland Heights Behavioral Health Hospital
The building of the MetroHealth Cleveland Heights Behavioral Health Hospital has been completed. It is not only important to design healthcare facilities that are beneficial for the patient but also medical facilities that are designed to help future healthcare professionals learn their trade. Cleveland Heights Behavioral Health Hospital The Metro Health system in Cleveland set […]
New Cancer Facility Completes Build in Calgary
The new Calgary Cancer Centre centralizes treatment and care for cancer patients in southern Calgary, Alberta. The new project is now the largest cancer treatment and research facility in Canada and the second largest in North America. (source) The new facility is equipped with the latest in cancer treatments and technology. It features a comprehensive range […]
Designer Brings Confidence to the Lives of Women Delivering Colorful Scarves and Conducting Color Therapy Painting Classes
Anyone who has watched a pink sunset on a summer night—knows that color can be healing. A few years back, New York-based designer Tanya Taylor put the idea to good use in her new partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering hospital. Taylor had already taught color-therapy painting classes for the hospital and designed curtains for its […]