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Turning to Empty Spaces for Healthcare Facilities
Due to the closures of a lot of retail stores, there has been an increase in empty spaces. Healthcare facilities have been using these empty spaces to create easier access to healthcare. To read the full article click here, below are the highlights. Building Structure Retail spaces usually have taller floor-to-floor heights than most medical […]
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada’s Renovation Complete
Wikoff Design Studio (WDS) donated its time and services to help the local Ronald McDonald House renovate the interior of the house and add much-needed bedrooms. With the over 500 man-hours and furnishings that were donated by WDS, and the dedicated service from John Anderson Construction and their generous donations, the House made this major […]
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada’s Renovation
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Northern Nevada keeps families close when it matters most: during their child’s illness, accident, or premature birth. Donors and volunteers provide the gift of togetherness, offering a home-away-from-home for families who need to be together during challenging times. Wikoff Design Studio (WDS) is donating time and services to help the […]
Sending Love
Sending love to all the children at the Children’s Cancer Hospital in Brazil. Seven years ago I was given the opportunity to be the interior designer for a special children’s hospital. I chose these art installations because they are colorful, imaginative and represent everything I want for the children. Hearts symbolize physical and spiritual well-being. […]
Using Research to Inform Design
Linking research and design is the core of Evidence-Based Design or EBD. In fact, what differentiates EBD from a typical design approach is its emphasis on using research to inform and support design decisions and evaluate design strategies and innovations. Using research helps designers glean valuable insights that inform design decisions. In EBD, research generally […]
Hospital Design Can Reduce Risks
The greatest risks for patients during a hospital stay are hospital-acquired infections, medical errors and falls. This is where a hospital’s physical design becomes a crucial element of patient health, comfort and well-being. Good hospital design can reduce these risks. Models Built to Test Efficiency Last year, the Sacramento VA Medical Center asked healthcare design […]
Sierra Nevada ENT Project Complete
Last summer, Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell broke ground with Sierra Nevada ENT for their new location on the Carson Tahoe Hospital medical campus. The new SN ENT main office location will be open mid-April 19 after their move-in. The new building, located at 1493 Medical Parkway allows Sierra Nevada ENT to expand their services […]