Construction and Design - November 2017

Rwanda healthcare design challenges offer lessons to architects

The inconsistency of Rwanda’s power grid dictated how designers thought about everything from lighting design to backup power, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/27/2017

Healthcare color trends for 2018

More healthcare systems are being influenced by residential design

11/21/2017

Door panels tell residents' stories at Canadian nursing home

Residents of Nashwaak Villa are personalizing their doors with large decals

11/20/2017

Neonatal intensive care units are being reborn

Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are evolving from compact, multipatient-room environments to expansive, all-private-room settings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/16/2017

Healthcare redesigns focusing on tech

Patient-experience focus informing redesign strategies

11/16/2017

Quebec hospital interior designed to humanize the environment

The design also focuses on wayfinding, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/14/2017

Study suggests alternative placement for toilet room grab bars

When designing for accessibility, one of the first considerations that comes to mind is the grab bar, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/9/2017

White paper on flooring performance available

Study at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children discusses floor performance

11/8/2017

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