by HCD Guest Author | Feb 1, 2009 | Trends
One of the many perks of being Editor-in-Chief of HEALTHCARE DESIGN is this very space, devoted on a monthly basis to allowing the EIC to discuss any number of topics under the sun, although generally at least somewhat related to the publication and/or the industry as...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 1, 2009 | News
The changing of the calendar from one year to the next often inspires personal changes. From simple resolutions to eat less, save more money, or exercise more, to wider lifestyle changes; something about the transition inspires a similar move in many of us. Here at...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 1, 2009 | News
Samantha Knoop, the mind behind Park Avenue Photography, knows how it feels to be a new mother. With three children of her own, the photographer has put in her time in birthing wards. And though each moment almost certainly stands as a joyful experience for her...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 1, 2009 | Trends
The HEALTHCARE DESIGN.08 conference was yet again another great success. As I write this editorial, I have had some time to exhale from a very busy four days in Washington, D.C. On a selfish level, I love the conference because it is a time to catch up with...
by HCD Guest Author | Feb 1, 2009 | News
Woodbury Dermatology Clinic, Bartlett, Tennessee Project Summary Owner/Client: Woodbury Dermatology Clinic Completion date: June 2006 Architecture and Interior Design: archimania Construction: Montgomery Martin General Contractors Photography: © Jeffrey Jacobs...
by HCD Guest Author | Jan 29, 2009 | News
With which of the following statements do you agree (pick one): 14% – Healthcare design/construction will be a good area for underemployed designers/contractors in the commercial and residential fields to find work these days 28% – Healthcare...
by HCD Guest Author | Jan 28, 2009 | News
While the economy has slowed, this may be the perfect time to evaluate your systems and begin implementing LEAN process improvement. What can LEAN do for your organization? Here are three things: LEAN Practices = Reduced Waste When correctly understood and...
by HCD Guest Author | Jan 22, 2009 | News
What percentage of your workforce is your firm planning to lay off this year? Poll Comments from HCD Readers: – 🙁 – too much for the economy but that is my opinion
by HCD Guest Author | Jan 15, 2009 | News
Assigning appropriate credit for specific project inputs can be an issue in this field. My own view is: -I think too many people are hung up on receiving credit. Why? What difference does it really make? If you think it somehow leads to career advancement or winning...
by HCD Guest Author | Jan 15, 2009 | News
For compact/small Toilet and Showers within the Nursing Suite, the common patient’s compliant was slippery wet floors. The client is proposing to put a 2″ / 50mm shower upstand or zocalo just below the shower curtain line to minimize the spread of water...
