Colorful Hospital Floors

Posted by on Mar 22, 2014 in Featured Artists and Inspirations
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…

Posted by on Mar 15, 2014 in Featured Artists and Inspirations
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

Posted by on Mar 12, 2014 in Featured Artists and Inspirations
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

Posted by on Mar 4, 2014 in Behind the Design
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…

Posted by on Feb 28, 2014 in Featured Artists and Inspirations
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

Posted by on Feb 21, 2014 in Behind the Design
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

Posted by on Feb 18, 2014 in Featured Artists and Inspirations
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 […]