Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare

Posted by on Jun 26, 2015 in Behind the Design
Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare

We are continually talking about the healing powers of “evidence-based design” in our posts.  There is an article on AZBigMedia.com which does a wonderful job of explaining all the different aspects of evidence-based design in healthcare. Below are some pictures from Wikoff Design Studio’s projects using the evidence-based design concept.  To read this great article […]

Healing Powers of Art in Healthcare

Posted by on Jun 24, 2015 in Behind the Design
Healing Powers of Art in Healthcare

There has been a lot of research on the healing powers of art in healthcare design.  Patients and providers alike have all given their input on the calming effects of paintings and other works of art on the walls of healthcare facilities versus the stark white walls of days gone by.  A recent article in […]

Wikoff Designs Kafoury, Armstrong, & Co with Natural Colors

Posted by on Apr 29, 2015 in Behind the Design
Wikoff Designs Kafoury, Armstrong, & Co with Natural Colors

We love discussing color palettes and how they can influence mood, boost healing processes and affect how staff feel and act in their work environment. We recently highlighted the Parkin Color Chart in one of our blog posts for research done on color therapy. The Parkin Color Research showed that color is a fundamental element in design – […]

The Impact of Color in Healthcare Design

Posted by on Apr 24, 2015 in Behind the Design, Uncategorized

The following information comes from the Parkin Blog of Parkin Architects Ltd. It summarizes Parkin’s research findings surrounding the use of color in healthcare settings, proving that color is a fundamental element in design – not only for its impact on aesthetic and technical aspects of human-made environments, but also for its influence on psychological, physiological and social reactions […]

Psychological and Physiological Use of Color Green in Healthcare Design

Posted by on Mar 18, 2015 in Behind the Design

Color and nature provide healing benefits in hospital settings… The following information comes from Architectural Record‘s article titled: Functional Color and Design in Healthcare Environments. The article was sponsored by Glidden Professional and written by Celeste Allen Novak, AIA, LEED AP and Barbara Richardson. The information here summarizes the outcome of the color GREEN in healthcare design. […]

Taking Care of Seniors When Designing Healthcare Facilities

Posted by on Mar 13, 2015 in Behind the Design
Taking Care of Seniors When Designing Healthcare Facilities

A recent article in Healthcare Design Magazine talked of the importance of designing healthcare facilities with elderly patients in mind.  In the article, it states “the senior demographic is projected to more than double by 2030, eventually accounting for close to 20 percent of the U.S. population.”  Because of this, healthcare facilities must start focusing […]

3D Interior Design Technology

Posted by on Feb 23, 2015 in About Marie Wikoff, Behind the Design

Renderings are three-dimensional images generated by 3-D modeling software for presentation purposes. Renderings help design plans come to life and help designers experiment with lighting, materials and layout. Marie Wikoff of Wikoff Design Studio uses SketchUp Pro to create beautiful renderings which she then turns into reality. She said this about Google SketchUp: “Lately people have been […]