by Jennifer Silvis | May 15, 2012 | Trends
If you close your eyes and think of an interior where you felt relaxed and at peace, what comes to mind? Jean Hansen, FIIDA, CID, AAHID, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C, sustainable interiors manager, senior professional associate, HDR Architecture, Inc.; Michelle Halle Stern,...
by Jennifer Silvis | May 14, 2012 | News
The concept of evidence-based design (EBD) has been around for decades. Roger Ulrich’s 1984 landmark study “View through a Window” was a catalyst that ignited interest in evidence-based design and the belief that design interventions can foster...
by Jennifer Silvis | May 13, 2012 | News
The topic of sustainable, energy-efficient building is one that inherently goes hand-in-hand with healthcare, as organizations across the country battle to balance the inevitable contradiction that is at play on a daily basis inside their facilities.That contradiction...
by Jennifer Silvis | May 11, 2012 | Trends
Best paint colors for healthcare spaces A perfectly crafted color palette can do wonders for a healthcare facility, whether it’s the product of a new-build project, renovation, or just a bit of rejuvenation. But determining what shades of paint are best suited for a...
by HCD Guest Author | May 10, 2012 | News
One trend that the healthcare design industry has adopted into a full-blown essential (if not an official Best Practice) over the last decade is the idea that consulting with a multidisciplinary team of end users–including medical staff–can only lead to...
by HCD Guest Author | May 10, 2012 | News
There’s no getting away from it. The word ‘obesity’ is being tossed around more and more these days in the media. Whether they’re breaking down the numbers by age, race, gender, or region—there’s no escaping the reports that America...
by HCD Guest Author | May 9, 2012 | News
Welcome to the 5th edition of the HEALTHCARE DESIGN Platinum Products and Services Guide!Have you ever come across a product that was so beautifully designed that you just had to comment on it? Whether in terms of appearance, functionality, or both, it showed the work...
by Jennifer Silvis | May 8, 2012 | News
Few components of healthcare design, whether it is the design of physical space or of internal processes and procedures, are as difficult to achieve as noise control. Despite facility type or size, it's a daily challenge.The inherent sounds that go along with...
by Jennifer Silvis | May 7, 2012 | News
It’s 8 a.m. on a bright Monday morning in Kansas City, Kansas, and people are starting to arrive at the University of Kansas Physicians Medical Office Building for appointments.From the man who is seeing his orthopedic surgeon about a knee replacement to the...
by HCD Guest Author | May 7, 2012 | News
As mentioned in my last blog post, at the recent Built Environment Network meeting (what's the Built Environment Network? Click here to read more!), the Lean process was a prominent topic. Two different presentations were made under the heading "Application...
