by HCD Guest Author | Aug 9, 2009 | News
A recent survey found that 41% of nurses would not want a loved one who is ill to receive treatment in the facility where they work. This sobering statistic is only one of many red flags being raised by caregivers in the United States. Fifty-four percent of nurses...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 9, 2009 | News
Lighting is integral to a successful interior design, used to highlight architectural features and create specific moods for a space. As lighting technology and energy-efficient choices continue to evolve, architects and designers have more choices than ever about...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 5, 2009 | News
We are seeing more and more applications of high-density block and lead plate in the construction of linear accelerator vaults in lieu of the traditional concrete walls and ceiling. There are a number of advantages to this approach: less depth of structure, greater...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 4, 2009 | News
Many of our healthcare projects are on active, occupied hospital sites, and I've recently been reminded of how visible we are to the "sidewalk superintendents" in each community. I heard from a friend whose father had been hospitalized at the location of...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 3, 2009 | News
Currently, 46 million Americans are without health insurance, while another 25 million have only partial coverage. President Obama’s administration seeks to change that. With a vision of affordable healthcare for all, an industry that is already booming could...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 3, 2009 | News
I’ve written a lot about retrofitting and remodeling existing facilities to maximize the space. Now I want to share with you some of the tips we give our clients about staying open while your facility is under construction. Have a Plan Before beginning your upgrade,...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 2, 2009 | News
With the growing presence of retail clinics, has your firm ever been approached to design one? 34.62% – Yes, and we jumped at the opportunity 0.00% – Yes, but we turned down the offer 50.00% – No, we’ve never been asked 15.38% – Our firm...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 31, 2009 | News
When The Reading Hospital and Medical Center teamed with Z&F Consulting for a physical plant commissioning project in 2003, the two didn’t realize the project would lead to a cogeneration facility and an innovative energy approach. Cogeneration is part of a...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 31, 2009 | Trends
Nonporous surfacing options Staron® Surfaces offers versatile surfacing options approved for healthcare applications. Staron Solid Surface is nonporous, which makes it a highly hygienic surface, warding off unwelcome mold and bacteria. It is also stain resistant and...
by HCD Guest Author | Jul 31, 2009 | News
Two of Los Angeles’ most renowned design firms-CO Architects and Rios Clementi Hale Studios-collaborated on the new $280-million Kaiser Permanente hospital in the Panorama City section of Los Angeles. Professionals at both firms say starting early in the process...
