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Dear President Obama, “Yes We Can”… “Do No Harm”

Rosalyn Cama, FASID, EDAC President Obama built a successful political campaign during his bid for this nation’s highest…

Falls in healthcare settings

Fall incidents are influenced by personal (e.g., physiological) and environmental (e.g., type and condition of floor) factors and…

The gospel of design/build

“Reflections” is a new column featuring thoughts and commentary by former HEALTHCARE DESIGN Editor-in-Chief Richard L. Peck. Not…

Optimize hospital HVAC performance and economic benefits with an asset management strategy

Healthcare organizations spend more than $5 billion each year on energy to care for patients, according to the…

Collaborative innovation spurs new ideas in healthcare and beyond

Dozens of healthcare innovators recently gathered at Steelcase headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to brainstorm a new vision…

Has the economy affected the amount of value engineering you're experiencing?

Given the current state of the economy, have you experienced more value engineering? 69.23% - Yes, the amount…

Balance all costs for a successful project long-term

Retrofitting Old Buildings and New Spaces

In these lean times, many clients are looking for ways to enhance their existing space or seeking to…

Designing humanized healthcare interiors for behavioral disorder patients

Behavioral healthcare design constitutes a growing percentage of healthcare design today. Many of the design criteria that drive…