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Are we seeing a seismic shift in the way we design hospitals?

One statistic that I find absolutely fascinating is that it is estimated that 10%-12% of every healthcare dollar…

Survey Reveals Healthcare Industry's Energy Efficiency Priorities

The 2008 Healthcare Energy Efficiency Indicator report shows that the healthcare industry seems to put a greater importance…

Poll comments: Design for aging

With the aging population, do you find yourself designing:Comments:– My organization in India is currently considering building an…

Sustainable healthcare environments: The present and beyond (part two)

Something in the shade of clear may be in order—that is, healthcare facilities that are carbon neutral, water…

Evidence that pediatric settings can heal

Evidence for Innovation, Transforming Children’s Health through the Physical Environment is the first comprehensive report to look at…

Embodying the Patron of Ecology

How often do we lay the blame for greenhouse gas emissions squarely at the door of cars, trucks,…

Running hot and cold

As the largest geothermal hospital project under construction in the world today, Sherman Hospital offers a powerful example…

Clean Design and Operations

Sustainable healthcare environments: The present and beyond

Just when it was warming up to the color green, the healthcare building field turns to look up…