Construction and Design - March 2017

Behavioral health design white paper available

Healthcare Design magazine is offering a free white paper on design considerations for behavioral health, including patient dignity, safety and durable interior products

3/31/2017

Designing for an aging population

Every environment needs to be a senior environment, including healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/30/2017

Healthcare projects demand design and practicality

Construction for healthcare tenants can be one of the most expensive project types

3/28/2017

How a Houston homeless healthcare facility designed a space for comfort and durability

The challenge from the outset was to completely transform the outdated downtown building into a welcoming and comfortable place

3/28/2017

Finding the right information

The Center for Health Design offers resources that will help separate the noise from the signals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/27/2017

Centralized team areas need to be designed for efficiency and collaboration

The idea is to gather information, services and resources

3/23/2017

Pediatric facility architect relies on family input

Giving parents plentiful outlets in a waiting room to keep their phones charged, can transform a hospital experience, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/23/2017

Healthcare facilities cut expenses with sustainability programs

Hospitals are also concerned with their environmental footprint

3/23/2017

Baltimore wellness center designed to reduce stigma of mental illness

Simon Life and Wellness wants clients to see it as a cool and welcoming place

3/22/2017

Michigan healthcare facility design aces test of time

ACHA 2017 Legacy Project Award winner still groundbreaking

3/22/2017

Creating a wholesome healthcare environment

Textiles and wall coverings present a unique opportunity to make an important design impact for design professionals

3/21/2017

Healthcare facilities make nature part of healing process

The beneficial impact of nature as a healing element is well-documented

3/17/2017

Good design can future-proof healthcare facilities

Design can reduce distractions, standardize equipment and supply location and provide adequate space for documentation and work areas

3/17/2017

Healthcare built environments being created in convenient retail locations

Adapting buildings in former retail spaces requires significant infrastructure upgrades and collaboration with property managers, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/16/2017