by HCD Guest Author | May 16, 2012 | News
On the short list of emerging new roles in healthcare design, the urban planner deserves a spot near the top, right alongside the landscape architect and the sustainable design director.With the aging Baby Boom population and the general trends towards aging in place...
by HCD Guest Author | May 16, 2012 | News
I have to admit, there is a sense of loathing I have about my hospital visits. Of the few times that I’ve needed to go to the hospital for myself, I’ve found it a bit distressing. I mean, they take your clothes, you give up your personal...
by HCD Guest Author | May 15, 2012 | News
In my recent blog entitled “Small Hospitals, Big Technology,” I talked about technology enabling healthcare systems to build small hospitals in rural or suburban areas with an eye toward the future.But what about the explosion of the bedroom communities...
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...
