Interior Design - November 2013
Kids dental clinic uses colorful, open design to extract fear
Seattle Kids Dentistry uses exposed concrete walls and custom wood details to capture the Pacific Northwest aesthetic
11/21/2013
Olivia Newton John Cancer & Wellness Centre recognized for design
Centre's designers were lauded for capturing outdoor space and natural light in a tight urban setting
11/19/2013
Brazilian hospital project's multisensory experience includes aromatherapy
Emotional design concept addressed the main lobby, elevators, main circulation and waiting area, traumatology entrance, cafeteria, and radiotherapy center
11/18/2013
Lack of natural light effects patients' sleep, study says
Researchers found the lowest levels of daytime light exposure were tied to worse mood and more fatigue and pain among patients
11/13/2013
Hospital interior design focuses on improving outcomes
We are now in an era of accountability on all levels that impacts design, too
11/13/2013
Healthcare architect experiences hospital room firsthand
The hospital experience can be improved by understanding how patients interact with their physical environment. The practical and emotional implications of space planning and furnishings selection cannot be ignored
11/11/2013
Gathering insights to inform patient-focused design solutions
Designers can capture feedback in various ways, including observation, interviews and focus groups
11/7/2013
New trends seen in healthcare facility design
There has been a push toward patient comfort over the past few years with the aim of changing stark, sterile facilities into comfortable and relaxing places for patients to heal
11/6/2013
Healthcare design for elderly focuses on homelike environment
Competition has increased because of housing slowdown and "aging in place" trend
11/5/2013
Blog asks: What makes a good waiting room?
PBS documentary raises questions about how improved emergency room waiting area design might offer comfort
11/5/2013