by HCD Guest Author | Aug 13, 2014 | Trends
Over the past several years, healthcare reform and economic conditions have caused many healthcare institutions to delay or reduce already-limited capital spending on architectural projects, focusing instead on operational or technological change within existing...
by Kristin D. Zeit | Aug 13, 2014 | Trends
The objective for this new microbiology lab in Athens, Greece, designed by Schema Architecture and Engineering, was to adequately and efficiently fit all the complex services that a diagnostic center offers in a small space of 80 square meters.The space is located on...
by Jennifer Silvis | Aug 12, 2014 | Trends
During a meeting the other day, I was asked to define evidence-based design (EBD). Of course, there are a few different ways to illustrate the benefits of having research available to support design interventions, such as improving outcomes, increasing patient...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 11, 2014 | Trends
When Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) in Los Angeles set out to build a new Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC) in fall 2012, the goal was to consolidate three transplant programs from multiple locations into one three-story building. However, the project...
by Anne DiNardo | Aug 8, 2014 | Trends
There are plenty of examples of well-designed and inspiring healthcare projects in our industry today. From beautiful patient rooms with spa-like bathrooms to work spaces the truly support and reinvigorate the doctors, nurses, and staff members putting in those long,...
by Kristin D. Zeit | Aug 7, 2014 | Trends
To date, evidence has indicated that appropriate environmental lighting with characteristics similar to natural light can improve mood, alertness, and performance. The restorative effects of windows also have been documented. Hospital workspaces generally lack windows...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 7, 2014 | Trends
When embarking on a new outpatient clinic project, the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation (UWMF) zeroed in on design goals of supporting Lean and efficient operations as well as staff collaboration and enhanced patient privacy. The solution was to create an...
by Kristin D. Zeit | Aug 7, 2014 | Trends
The goal for Pashapour Oral & Facial Surgery in Virginia, designed by Forma Design, was maximum style and functionality in a small footprint that capitalized on the unique street-level presence of the space.During the design phase, Dr. Pashapour shared images...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 6, 2014 | Trends
Our firm recently received a design RFP from a healthcare client who asked an interesting question: “Do you consider your firm a design studio or a business adviser?” I found this to be thought provoking, the suggestion that a design firm could only...
by Anne DiNardo | Aug 6, 2014 | Trends
Most renovation projects face challenges with bringing outdated facilities up to code or creating more modern and inviting environments. But when Parkview Noble Therapy sought to turn a former funeral home into a new physical rehabilitation center, it faced an even...
