Behind the Design
Healthcare Design Insights from the Entire Hospital Staff
Finding and using research is an important part of the design process. While hospitals are traditionally designed around the needs of doctors and administrators, the new approach is to design for all the stakeholders, staff included. When designing a healthcare facility, it is important to consider the perspective(s) of each hospital staff member because they […]
What a Designer Can Do
In healthcare, a designer can do a lot to influence the patient experience, the hospital’s bottom line and the happiness of healthcare providers. Without a doubt, healthcare represents the most personal and complex service provided in today’s market. There is an intimate exchange of personal information, often with strangers. There are complex, frightening and painful tests […]
Lighting Design – The Truth About the Effects of Lighting on Productivity
The best experiences are the ones that we remember as everything coming together as expected with more. As a designer, it’s our job to create an outstanding experience for all. In healthcare design, you can imagine the dilemma. A visit to the hospital is never going to be remembered as a good experience but as […]
Doctor’s Chaotic Back Office Makeover
Everyone loves a good makeover story. The image shown here is of an actual back office belonging to one of the most sought-after specialty doctors in the US. The reality is that when a doctor is that busy, his/her back office is bound to be chaotic. While many patients complain of back pain, imagine what kind of pain […]
A Guide to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most popular green building certification programs used worldwide and it’s becoming more and more popular for all the right reasons. You may have notice LEED Certification plaques hanging proudly in the hotels, airports, office buildings and hospitals that you’ve recently visited. If so, rest […]
Five Need-to-Know Trends Shaping Healthcare Design
The following summarizes the five need-to-know trends that are shaping healthcare design. The full article was written by Karen Edmundson and was published on HealthcareDesignMagazine.com. As healthcare facilities today strive to create more responsive and needs-specific environments, innovative furniture and design techniques can play a transformative role. Facilities are finding that by converting traditionally stark, clinical […]
There Are Just Some Days When Everyone Wants to Be Outside
There are some days when everyone wants to be outside. And who can blame them? Controlled studies confirm that contact with the natural environment can alleviate stress, relax blood pressure, and even reduce the need for pain medication. The Design Dilemma As a healthcare designer, you know that most patients wont be able to frequent […]