by HCD Guest Author | Sep 30, 2010 | News
The focus on the invisible part of evidence-based design (EBD) that almost contradicts the nature of its context made it difficult to write this article. But no visible results are possible without efforts made in terms of methods and process tools. During thousands...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 30, 2010 | News
PHOTOGRAPHY: HIROSHI SHINOZAWA, TOKYO, JAPAN Hired by HCM Sun City Japan, San Francisco interior design firm Yokomizo Associates, in collaboration with BAR Architects of San Francisco, spent five years envisioning a new potential for senior living healthcare. The...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 30, 2010 | News
Earth-friendly polyurethane textileThe new Everywhere pattern, from the All Spaces collection by Sina Pearson Textiles, made of 100% polyurethane (looks/feels like leather), can be used indoors and outside. Everywhere's solid colors won't fade in sunlight, and...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 26, 2010 | News
Expanding and strengthening Community Health Centers reduces health disparities, increases access to high quality, routine care, and boosts local economies. Health Centers are strategic public investments that generate increasingly sustainable communities by providing...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 26, 2010 | News
In our daily conversations with physicians, administrators and other healthcare providers, we’re hearing a variety of opinions on healthcare reform’s impact on the design and construction industry. By 2014, approximately 40 million more Americans will have access to...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 26, 2010 | News
Evolution is modular, design-focused, and very efficient. It can be used in private rooms, public spaces, conferencing areas, nurses’ stations, family areas, waiting areas, and the list is extensive.Products like this one are very helpful for keeping the patient...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 25, 2010 | News
Please click here to access the Digital Magazine version of the 2010 Architectural Showcase
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 20, 2010 | News
News about the rising costs of healthcare is pervasive. The topic is a focus for the economy and engrained in politics. What we don’t hear as much about is the awesome purchasing power of hospitals and the resulting economic and patient care effects. According...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 12, 2010 | News
We spend a lot of time on the patient spaces in hospitals, but there are actually more nurses (and allied health personnel) working in the building. Where do they go? Let's take a quick look at the different spaces that we build for them to work in.• Number...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 6, 2010 | News
Recently I was asked to comment and provide insight on a proposed Harvard study exploring the relationship of sleep spindles, ambient environmental music, and learning. When I suggested incorporating the intervention of daylight with views to enhance the sleep derived...
