Obstacles and Solutions

Every project has its obstacles and challenges. As evident by the examples that follow, creative solutions to problems…

Welcome to HEALTHCARE DESIGN's 2010 Architectural Showcase

Abstract Photography, Inc. – Terry Wieckert Vendome Group and The Center for Health Design are pleased to present…

When Lean and LEED intersect

Lean and LEED-not to be confused with one another-continue to be two of the most prominent terms in…

Unsung Heroes: Turning award-winning structures into hopeful healthcare communities

PHOTOS COURTESY OF YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL Mechanical floor under construction. Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven This is…

2010 Health Guidelines: New and Improved

After a major collaborative effort on the part of more than 100 healthcare practitioners, building designers, and code…

The harmony of healthcare art

When speaking with John Early of Portland, Oregon-based Site Painters, one word, explicitly or otherwise, kept recurring: harmony.…

ASID: VIP rooms with concierge services, are these going to stay, grow or go away?

VIP rooms with concierge services, are these going to stay, grow or go away? With the universal healthcare…

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The imperative for Evidence Based research

In my last posting, I talked about the need for designers to conduct research. As trained professionals, we…