Behind the Design
Good Prevails
Below is an article and photo of a state-of-the-art design that won an international interior design award. The design used Evidence Based Research to guide the way – focusing on patient centered and family centered care. The original post can be seen here. INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD, THE ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (RHC), MELBOURNE RCH is based on […]
Research Brief: More Daylight Means Healthier And Happier Nurses
The article below was found on HealthcareDesignMagazane.com. It was adapted from The HERD Journal, Summer 2014 issue and speaks to the healing effects of natural light not only for the patients but for the care provider. A happy nurse is a good nurse! Let the Sunshine In To date, evidence has indicated that appropriate environmental lighting […]
Recycled Material Adds Color
In the photo above, designers used Varia Ecoresin – a recycled material, to add a splash of color to a reading room in a pediatric hospital. Varia Ecoresin is a durable and malleable material that can be added to any space as a partition. The dynamic translucent resin offers tons of color, pattern, and texture. It is […]
You Only Get One Chance to Make a Good First Impression
The overall condition of a healthcare facility speaks volumes to not only those who live and work there, but also to visitors and potential patients. The old adage is: You only get one chance to make a good first impression. When architects and designers are called in to redesign a tired looking facility, it is […]
LEED Design – Becoming the New Healthcare Norm
LEED stands for: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED is a program that encourages green building and promotes sustainability in the construction of buildings and the efficiency of the utilities in the buildings. Green practices are no longer out of the ordinary—they’re normal, everyday decisions and choices that we’ve all learned to make. The same shift in green thinking can […]
Hybrid Furniture Maximizes Space
As healthcare facilities strive to increase levels of patient care and satisfaction, they also must accommodate the needs of patients’ families and visitors, as well as nurses, doctors, and other caregivers. In the face of ever-shrinking facility footprints, this can be a daunting task. Space is at a premium, and as facilities incorporate decentralized nursing […]
Home Away From Home
As the healthcare landscape evolves—and technology, budgets, patient demographics, and industry-specific challenges change—the effective use of furniture and design can help facilities keep pace. With the proper planning, the process of creating flexible, aesthetic, cheerful, and productive environments can be both cost-effective and well within reach. – Healthcare Design Magazine Below is a photo that illustrates how […]