by HCD Guest Author | May 17, 2009 | News
Outside of the question, “Where did you say your firm is located?” I would say that the next biggest question is “What is LEED, and what does it have to do with healthcare?” So, I am going to take a moment and answer that question. The LEED for Healthcare Green...
by HCD Guest Author | May 17, 2009 | News
Do you use BIM (building information modeling) in your design process? 41.2% – Yes, we always use BIM 31.4% – We sometimes use BIM, depending on the project 27.4% – No, we never use BIM COMMENTS – We prefer to focus on the building elements...
by HCD Guest Author | May 11, 2009 | News
Whether you’re planning to replace or repair, relocate or remodel, there are certain expenses that should be made up front, to save you more at the back end. Here are four things to think about: 1. Replace or Put Off? If the decision is between replacing something now...
by HCD Guest Author | May 10, 2009 | News
As a past in-house hospital designer we were constantly battling the lack of thought that went into the flow of trash by the design teams. An important piece of equipment a healthcare designer should consider in his/her planning that is often overlooked, is the trash...
by HCD Guest Author | May 10, 2009 | News
A recent blog post considered the potential downfalls of designing for sustainability. Have you ever set out to design for LEED certification and chosen not to because of economic or practical factors?7% – No, I’ve never encountered these issues when designing...
by HCD Guest Author | May 4, 2009 | News
When designing a healthcare interior, we often have two primary clients—the patient and the healthcare provider. Developing solutions that satisfy this client base is our goal as designers, and it ultimately improves the patient experience. HGA’s ongoing research...
by HCD Guest Author | May 3, 2009 | News
How much control should a patient have over his or her care environment? 46% – Some control; a patient could feel overwhelmed by a perception of a lack of supervision 18% – Little control; trained hospital staff should have more control over the patient’s...
by HCD Guest Author | May 3, 2009 | News
I’m finally beginning to feel like my old self! It’s been rough since the Spring Equinox and the roll back to daylight savings time, but my biological clock is finally entraining to longer days and shorter nights. And I’m not alone. Recent studies have also shown an...
by HCD Guest Author | Apr 30, 2009 | News
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an evolutionary leap for the design and construction industry. More than 20 years ago, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) was touted to have the potential impact that we now foresee with BIM, but the profession adopted that early...
by HCD Guest Author | Apr 30, 2009 | News
Project Summary Completion Date: October 2008 Owner: Florida Hospital Architecture: HuntonBrady Architects Interior Design: HuntonBrady Architects Construction Manager: Brasfield & Gorrie Photography: Joe Brooks Photography Total Building area (sq. ft.): 656,000...
