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Clean Lines, Organic Forms, and Bold Colors
From common to complex health conditions, it takes a village to care for children. Until now, the outpatient services for Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. were delivered across more than 35 clinics, a logistical challenge for families seeking care. From blood draw and imaging to orthopedics, neurology, oncology, and […]
An Introduction to the Fitwel Viral Response Module (VRM)
Fitwel Viral Response Module (VRM) is a program that was designed in 2020 as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is similar to LEED but is specific to health and wellness. It brings health to the forefront of design and helps designers make informed decisions on the built environment. For example, Fitwel-certified buildings focus […]
Diversity in Healthcare Design Means Better Outcomes
Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, editor-in-chief at Healthcare Design Magazine recently posted a fantastic article called the Mirror Effect. The article is an in-depth analysis of the current diversity gap in today’s healthcare design market. And, how big industry players are working to overcome it. Below is a highlight from the article that best explains why diversity […]
An Expanding Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Facility Emphasises Shared Spaces and Biophilic Inspired Design
Healthcare Design Magazine recently featured Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Inpatient Behavioral Health Facility for its expanding pediatric and adolescent mental health facility. In the article, the writer shares details about the new design and the biophilic inspiration behind the design. See the original post. Shared Spaces and Inspired Design The cafe design shown above […]
Meaningful Details and A Bold Color Palette Honors the Culture of the Diverse Community
Healthcare Design Magazine recently featured “Colors Of The World: Legacy Community Health Southwest Clinic“. In the article, the author Mathew Hall goes into detail about the meaning behind the design. Hired by Legacy, Perkins&Will (Houston) acted as the project’s master planner, architect, and interior designer. The Design team chose thoughtful details and a bold color palette […]
Commissioning Artwork That Honors Heritage
About the Project It all began when the Lawrence Group, an integrated planning, design, architecture, and construction firm, wanted to commission a specific work of art for their client, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City The piece of art had to accomplish a lot. First, they wanted the art to honor the Catholic […]
Families Key In The Recovery Process At HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
The new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) St. John’s Children’s Hospital (Springfield, Ill.) will more than double the space of the current 56-bed facility. This new addition is so important because HSHS is the only Level III NICU in the region. A level 3 NICU is a neonatal intensive […]