Construction and Design

Four energy-saving design tips for cold climates

In cold climates, heating loads are key

8/19/2019

Recognized interior designs include inviting, warm spaces

The International Interior Design Association announces the winners of the 2016 Healthcare Interior Design Competition

8/19/2019

NICU renovation was executed in phases

The design of the existing Allison Family NICU at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital made it impossible to renovate one complete side at a time, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/16/2019

Nine ways the dimensions of wellness should be incorporated into assisted living facility design

Wellness is more than just the absence of disease

8/15/2019

Emergency rooms designed for older patients improving outcomes

These ERs include separate and customized physical spaces

8/14/2019

Solar power, other tech, can save hospitals money and energy

Technologies can help can cut costs and improve energy efficiency

8/12/2019

Design considerations by a nurse/interior designer for healthcare facilities

Healthcare should be the leader in innovative design solutions for employees who call a healthcare setting their workplace

8/9/2019

Net zero energy is the future of facilities

Practices, considerations for an ultra-efficient building

8/8/2019

Boston hospital expansion to include disaster, flood protection

The design will consider every worst-case scenario

8/7/2019

The value of daylighting, even with LEDs

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

8/6/2019

Building smarter healthcare through better interior design

Many of the finishes chosen for a new, expanded or renovated healthcare facility are more than just passive elements

8/5/2019

Healthcare facility renovation addresses patient experience

Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center added sconce lighting, warm wooden floors and natural color palettes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/5/2019

Texas children’s hospital relies on non-toxic coating for shower stall repairs

Many patient-room shower stalls were in need of repair

8/2/2019

Planning for longterm energy efficiency

A multi-year energy planning process allows for a wide range of 'what-if' scenarios

8/1/2019

New paint and coating technology has long-term benefits

Meeting facility sustainability needs means staying abreast of changes in products and applications

8/1/2019

Adopting LEED for Healthcare facilities delivers big benefits

Kaiser Permanente seeks Gold certification for new construction

7/31/2019

Healthcare design strategies can facilitate care in a home setting

Hospital-level acute and subacute care being delivered at home brings numerous advantages, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/30/2019

Md. dialysis center renovation brings insect issues

Patients of a Towson dialysis center have complained about flying insects

7/25/2019

Can a kids’ healthcare space teach, entertain and heal?

Standard building requirements don’t have to be boring – here’s how you can inject whimsical touches into everyday design features

7/24/2019

When specifying boilers, design details matter

Installing a boiler system is a significant investment requiring thoughtful consideration to ensure heating comfort, reliability and efficiency

7/19/2019

Lighting best start for energy efficiency plan

Upgrades to LEDs can yield huge energy savings and can usually be installed without disrupting facility operations

7/16/2019

Sound strategy for senior environments

Designers can’t control the aging process and the effects hearing loss has on the individual resident, but they can control the built environment, according to an article on the Environments on Aging website

7/11/2019