In defense of roofs
Water infiltration in a hospital is just bad news all around—unsanitary, mold-producing, patient-disrupting, and staff-annoying. However, today I…
News March 11
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Trends in Healthcare Campus Planning
Over the past several blogs, I’ve looked at a number of factors influencing healthcare design. Not surprisingly, technology…
News March 9ASID: The strength of a concept
Design concepts can do wonders for a project. A strong concept allows for complex teams within multiple offices…
News March 9What do you address first when designing a "green" facility?
Last week’s HEALTHCARE DESIGN poll asked: When designing a “green” facility, what is one of the first things…
News March 8Displacement ventilation systems
Many hospitals in the Nordic regions use displacement ventilation systems in all inpatient rooms and treatment areas. A…
News March 4ASID: Taking the turn
“A bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you refuse to take the…
News March 1Are young architects interested in healthcare design?
Last week’s HEALTHCARE DESIGN poll asked: In response to the AIA awarding its Young Architects Award, do you…
News March 1Are you aware of the concept of the medical home?
Last week’s HEALTHCARE DESIGN poll question asked: As outlined in a recent blog post, are you familiar with…
News February 22ASID: Understanding glare—An evidence-based epigenetic design perspective
Consider this late night situation: an older surgical patient is trying to sleep when suddenly the darkness is…
News February 22
