How important is iconic architectural design in the design of a hospital? 36% - Very important 33% - Somewhat important 31% - Not important Comments: -A functional design is equally important reflecting service needs -Is there and STC rating for walls in physician's...
“Google,” used as a verb, has almost reached a synonymous status with “look up.” “Look up” used to mean, go to the desk drawer and heave out the yellow two-inch thick book crammed with a boring black and white list of numbers and addresses. Google and other search...
Like many of us, we’re carefully reviewing budgets for every line item. However, this is a good time to put into place some relatively simple ideas to enhance the patient experience. Service is not costly and updating your environment can be a minimal expense if done...
Slow cycles of light transform both shape and color in cp-kik studio’s recent installation at Frisbie Hospital in Rochester, New Hampshire. cp-kik, a partnership between artists Caroline Parent and Kathleen Kimball, created the “diodic art” piece Transformations using...
Staten Island has long endured the reputation of being New York City's dumping ground. But with the support of the local community and state elected officials, the Staten Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS) aims to give the borough a greener image. SIMHS, a...
The Edward A Doisy Research Center at St. Louis University (SLU) in St. Louis, Missouri, (Architect of Record: Cannon Design) is more than just another building on the university’s medical campus; it’s a beacon, both literally and figuratively. “Its campus is really...
As we move forward, the healthcare industry will be serving a double edged sword, and in an effort to reduce or eliminate the pain, the MAGNUMUS need for process improvement and quality metrics is ESSENTIAL. Specifically in these times it is necessary to eliminate...
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Healthcare is shedding jobs, the credit crunch is forcing facilities to defer projects and long-term economics outlooks are bleak. You can take advantage of this unchartered territory with some cost-saving measures. LEAN Practices As I wrote last month (Three Reasons...
In this HCD.08 session video, Scott Davidson, AIA, associate vice-president, Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, presents thoughts on using building information modeling (BIM) in ways that can benefit a much wider audience than just designers and building owners. Using BIM...
The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is to create jobs by advancing energy-efficient upgrades for a cross-section of buildings such as hospitals. Do you think the stimulus package will create new or more jobs in your field? 45.45% - Yes 36.36% - No, not in...
Samantha Knoop, the mind behind Park Avenue Photography, knows how it feels to be a new mother. With three children of her own, the photographer has put in her time in birthing wards. And though each moment almost certainly stands as a joyful experience for her...
