by Kristin D. Zeit | Dec 22, 2015 | Projects
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is home to the Jimmy Fund Clinic, a globally recognized center for the treatment and research of pediatric cancers. This recently renovated outpatient clinic provided an opportunity to expand and augment the joint Dana-Farber/Boston...
by Kristin D. Zeit | Dec 21, 2015 | Trends
One’s a large hospital in the heart of a treasured, vibrant American city. Another’s a tony ambulatory center that embraces its serene California surroundings. There’s a bright and graphically bold cancer center in one of the rainiest regions of the U.S. and a...
by HCD Guest Author | Dec 17, 2015 | Trends
No longer a novel, fringe feature, green roofs at healthcare facilities now have a good decade under their belt, during which time significant advances have been made in plant technology, installation systems, irrigation strategies, roofing structures, design...
by HCD Guest Author | Dec 15, 2015 | Trends
Green roofs on hospitals are more common than you might think. Have you designed a green roof? Has your facility installed one? The benefits may include improved patient, visitor, and staff experience; energy savings; increased roof life; reduced noise levels;...
by Anne DiNardo | Dec 11, 2015 | Trends
It’s one of the most reflective times—As another year wraps up, we look back to see how far we’ve come before turning our attention to what lies ahead. To gather some industry perspectives, I reached out to Healthcare Design’s Editorial Advisory Board members...
by Anne DiNardo | Dec 11, 2015 | Trends
Name: Gail Vittori Award: 20 Making A Difference, 2007 Then and now: Co-director, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (Austin, Texas) What she’s been up to: Co-coordinator of the Green Guide for Health Care and served as the founding chair of the LEED for...
by Anne DiNardo | Dec 11, 2015 | Trends
Name: Nicholas Watkins Award: The HCD 10: Researcher, 2013 Then and now: Director of research, BBH Design (Raleigh, N.C.) What he’s been up to: Joined BBH Design in April 2013 as principal and director of research, where he’s worked with such clients as Cleveland...
by Anne DiNardo | Dec 10, 2015 | Trends
Name: Blair L. Sadler Award: Most Influential People in Healthcare Design, 2009 Then and now: Senior fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (La Jolla, Calif.) What he’s been up to: Served as strategic advisor to Health Care Without Harm to design the Healthier...
by Anne DiNardo | Dec 9, 2015 | Trends
Name: Bruce RaberAward: Most Influential People in Healthcare Design, 2009 and 2010Then: Senior fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (La Jolla, Calif.)Now: Architect, vice president, practice leader for health and wellness, Stantec (Vancouver, British...
by Anne DiNardo | Dec 9, 2015 | Trends
Name: Derek Parker Award: Most Influential People in Healthcare, 2009 and 2010 Then: Director emeritus, Anshen+Allen (San Francisco and London; now part of Stantec Architecture) Now: Founder and chairman, PCI (Tiburon, Calif.) What he’s been up to: Founded PCI in...
