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‘Interesting times’ in healthcare design
In the healthcare design world, we are living in what a Chinese philosopher once called “interesting times”—and pronounced…
Trends March 1ARCHITECTURAL FABRICS, SIGNAGE, and FLOORING
Banners and sunscreens Rainier can provide fabric displays for any environment. Unique print or appliqué banners of any…
News March 1Look to the rainbow
In 1991 I began creating what I call Solar Spectrum Environmental Artworks, using prisms and mirrors to harness…
News March 1Curbing the costs of a new medical offi ce building
As the operating costs of medical office buildings (MOBs) continue to rise, creating an efficient MOB can help…
News March 1Nature's wonderland
When a renowned children’s hospital seeks to expand its market, it shouldn’t be surprising when it does so…
News March 1Green Guide for Health Care, provides framework for healthy building
Imagine a cancer center constructed without materials that contain known human carcinogens, or a hospital that serves organic…
News March 1Parking structures: Utilitarian but essential
The need for complicated, lifesaving services often drives the shape and layout of healthcare buildings. In contrast, parking…
News March 1In harmony with nature's blueprint
For years Erminia (Mimi) Guarneri, MD, has, like Don Quixote, been battling windmills. Frustrated by the limitations of…
News March 1The unique Architecture for Health program at Texas A&M University: Past, present, and future
Philosophy The guiding research and educational philosophy of Texas A&M University’s Architecture for Health program, which was established…
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