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Colorful Hospital Floors
A painted floor instantly brightens any space. And, it’s a fun conversation piece. It can help define spaces and create walkways… A painted floor withstands everyday use and is easy to maintain; just mop with soap and water.
Just for Kids. Passport to Discovery…
Resembling a children’s museum much more than a pediatric hospital, the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital is a sight to behold… Outside, a color metal façade and color-changing LEDs attract the eye, while inside, a “Passport to Discovery” adventure beckons children on a journey throughout the themed floors and corridors to collect stamps on their […]
How To Design A ‘Smart’ Hospital
The content for the following post was originally posted on HealthCareDesignMagazine.com. The full article may be seen here. Healthcare architects and designers have a unique opportunity to unite architecture and technology by creating dynamic and engaging settings that cater to the individualized needs of patients and identifying opportunities for staff and administrators that broaden treatment […]
Creating a Comfortable Waiting Room
Operating a healthcare facility is difficult and bears a lot of responsibility, especially when it comes to handling patients, their families and the hospital staff. The waiting area sets the mood for the entire facility. Designing is correctly will help provide your patients with a comfortable, relaxing and welcoming experience. Design Considerations – Keeping the […]
Positive Distractions…
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center completed an 80,000-square-foot multispecialty clinic in Green Township, Ohio, in 2013. The building houses nine clinics and 17 services and is designed to bring area children a comfortable and positive healthcare environment that’s close to home. Designed by Moody Nolan (Columbus, Ohio), the facility features a standardized floor plan that provides identical clinical […]
Designing Social Networks For Young Behavioral Healthcare Patients
The following post was originally featured in Healthcare Design Magazine and may be seen here. Clinical approaches to behavioral healthcare treatment have evolved over the past couple of decades. Although still challenged by a negative social stigma, substance addiction and mental illness today are more often viewed as manageable diseases than character flaws. As such, the […]
Environment Can Help, But it Can’t Cure
The following post was originally featured in Behavioral Healthcare and may be seen here. Bio: James M. Hunt, AIA, is a practicing architect and facility management professional with over 30 years of experience. He is a registered architect, holds a certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration, and served as director of facilities management for the […]