by Jennifer Silvis | Dec 21, 2011 | News
As 2011 comes to a close, it seems fitting to take a look back at some of the hot topics of the past year. One that few can rival is clearly sustainability. When it comes to the operation and maintenance of healthcare facilities, this one tends to take the cake.I...
by HCD Guest Author | Dec 20, 2011 | News
As explained here in great detail, prominent architect and designer Michael Graves–a former HEALTHCARE DESIGN conference keynote speaker also famous for his product design work for such outlets as Target–thinks there is great room for improvement in...
by HCD Guest Author | Dec 20, 2011 | News
It's almost that time. Maybe you're in an office that seems like a ghost town as people hurry to take advantage of their earned vacation time or maybe there's a flurry of activity around you as this becomes your busiest time of year, whatever the case, are...
by Jennifer Silvis | Dec 19, 2011 | News
Do you have a decent sign system, but visitors are still getting lost? It may be time to develop a coordinated suite of “non-sign” wayfinding tools that addresses problems conventional signs cannot. Signs often proliferate when either staff or visitors are...
by Jennifer Silvis | Dec 19, 2011 | News
Resembling a children's museum much more than a pediatric hospital, the new University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital is a sight to behold. Outside, a color metal façade and color-changing LEDs attract the eye, while inside, a “Passport to...
by Jennifer Silvis | Dec 19, 2011 | News
EDAC has hit a momentous milestone, not only for the program but for the industry, as well. One thousand industry professionals, from all parts of our industry—interior designers, architects, physicians, nurses, healthcare executives, and product manufacturers,...
by Jennifer Silvis | Dec 19, 2011 | News
As 2011 comes to a close, I have tried in vain to come up with a solid way of summarizing the year in terms of the healthcare design and construction industry. Especially as I look back at what I was saying at this time last year, I see an awful lot of similarities.To...
by Jennifer Silvis | Dec 15, 2011 | Trends
Leadership engagement and the integration of sustainability initiatives into day-to-day operations is something to celebrate. Healthcare sustainability changemakers serve as models of environmental leadership, sharing their vision for a healthier future and offering...
by Jennifer Silvis | Dec 15, 2011 | News
Two weeks ago, I posed a question to our blog readers here on Healthcare Building Ideas: Is design-bid-build going out of style?The question was inspired by a new federal law for the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Science, Transportation, and Housing...
by HCD Guest Author | Dec 14, 2011 | News
As previously noted, I will focus on clinic design over the next several blogs to identify successful design strategies. Let’s start with location factors. When looking for healthcare services, patients must decide which clinic to visit. Insured...
