by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | News
“Less than 10 years ago, most of our clients would ban the ‘green’ word from meetings. Now, there isn't a [request for proposal] that doesn't demand expertise in sustainability,” says Lynn Befu, AIA, IIDA, SEGD, and associate principal...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | News
Evidence-based design isn’t just for new construction. Whether a project is large or small, new construction or a renovation, the process of basing design decisions on credible research can lead to better healthcare outcomes. While a renovation may impose...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | News
Seoul, South Korea Gresham, Smith and Partners Category: Category C: Unbuilt Project: Seoul National University Hospital Medical Mall Client: Taeyoung Project Location: Seoul, South Korea Architect: Gresham, Smith and Partners Associate Architect: Mooyoung Architects...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | News
John Pangrazio FAIA, FACHA NBBJ Seattle, Washington Jury Chair John Pangrazio is widely regarded as one of the country’s leaders in healthcare architecture. He is recognized among healthcare architects for the breadth of his understanding of the issues affecting...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | News
August’s Showcase feature, “Full-Service Lifecare” (p. 74), featuring Laguna Honda Hospital, brought back memories for me, and reiterated a paradox of healthcare design, i.e., how a niche field can lead the way to better design overall. The word “hospital” is...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | Trends
Hurricane Earl played havoc with most of the eastern seaboard this past Labor Day weekend. It would have been convenient to stay on vacation for a few more days or leave the recreational boat in the water over the holiday weekend, but the threat of the force of nature...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | News
Hospitals are noisy and stressful places. Most exceed the World Health Organization standards in average noise levels. A recent study showed that hospitals are getting noisier each year, with a growing cacophony of people, alarms, machines, and clattering carts. 1...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | News
IMAGES PROVIDED BY HKS, INC. Use of nature is a great way of creating a campus that is more than just healthcare. Walking trails can provide a respite for families with children or relatives in the hospital. Hospitality design intertwined with healthcare architecture...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | News
Water-based acrylic-alkyd coatings ProMar 200 and ProClassic Waterbased Acrylic-Alkyd coatings from Sherwin Williams offer application and finish of an alkyd coating, non-yellowing properties of an acrylic coating, and low-VOC content. ProClassic is a coating choice...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2010 | News
The fog snaked in from my starboard side, growing ominously until it swallowed all visual reference. I was kayaking alone across a large expanse of open water to a remote island on Lake Superior. Loaded with supplies and camera gear, I was prepared for three days of...
