by HCD Guest Author | Sep 27, 2009 | News
Prefabrication isn’t just for modular buildings anymore. Virtually anything that is repetitive in construction can be prefabricated. There are numerous opportunities to prefabricate systems in your hospital. Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) will help...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 27, 2009 | News
Given the economy and the dropping price of materials, have you seen clients taking advantage of the lower prices by starting projects they might not have in different economic circumstances? 12.82% – Yes 58.97% – No 28.21% – Only a few clients have...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 23, 2009 | News
While some pundits are saying the recession is over, the experiences of the last months have made many of us rethink the way we do business today and how to prepare for the future. Working Better, Faster, Stronger The Bureau of Labor Statistics just came out with a...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 20, 2009 | News
Is it safe to say it’s okay to be daring? The list of adjectives is endless as well as the choice of fabric and vinyl selections. Fortunately, in today’s market basket of materials, textiles, flooring, wall-coverings, and finishes, the sky is the limit. Take for...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 20, 2009 | News
Expanding a healthcare facility is a complicated undertaking. In my last post, I outlined some of the construction considerations for this type of project. The following are some of the architectural functions and features that must be considered when undertaking an...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 20, 2009 | News
As electronic health records become the norm in most hospitals, do you have to significantly change the design of patient rooms and nurses stations? 45.83% – Yes 25.00% – No 29.17% – There are changes that need to be addressed, but not significant...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 16, 2009 | News
Effective wayfinding strategies in healthcare settings begin before the patient or visitor arrives at the hospital. With planning and understanding of the patient’s and visitor's journey to the hospital campus and their way around the campus, difficulty in...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 15, 2009 | News
We regularly receive proposals requesting the use of BIM (Building Informational Modeling). This immediately presents us with two questions: 1) Will the design team be designing within and providing a model?, and 2) How does the team intend to utilize the tool? Over...
by HCD Guest Author | Sep 15, 2009 | News
In recent years, a growing number of designers for healthcare environments have started to look more closely at ergonomic design when choosing products that will best meet the needs of healthcare industry professionals and their patients. As many know, when designing...
