Interior Design
Wayfinding Solutions for Senior Living Communities
Designers look to find inclusive wayfinding strategies to enhance navigation and independence for seniors.
7/2/2024
Effective Signage Enhances Wayfinding in Senior Care Facilities
Signage can make it easier to navigate a space for seniors.
6/25/2024
3 Case Studies Demonstrate Successful Pediatric Design
Designers and planners should use a range of tools to capture input from patients and families to create a tailored approach that responds to their unique needs.
6/24/2024
Lighting and Wayfinding: Keys to Senior Independence
Lighting can make wayfinding more manageable in senior living communities.
6/18/2024
Behavioral Healthcare Facilities Can Be Designed for Calming and Healing
Fostering a sense of calmness, providing a connection to the outdoors and giving enough space for patients are key to promoting healing.
6/13/2024
Designing Healthcare Spaces with Women in Mind
Design focused on comfort and connection affects the way patients feel and influences the communication between care providers and patients.
6/12/2024
How Soundproof Doors Help Reduce Noise Levels
Door manufacturers discuss using soundproof doors to help patients heal and recover.
6/7/2024
Outpatient Facilities Spur Opportunities for Facilities Managers
The rise of medical outpatient buildings marks a significant shift in the future of healthcare delivery.
6/5/2024
Understanding Vibration and Noise Control in Healthcare Facilities
To mitigate the impact of vibration and acoustics, managers need to understand the sources of these disturbances and their potential impacts.
5/8/2024
How Ohio University HCOM's Heritage Hall Achieved WELL Certification
Design collaboration and an emphasis on occupant wellness aided in Heritage Hall’s achievement.
4/25/2024
Wilsonart Products Used in Construction of Penn Pavilion
One of the products used was Wilsonart's Solid Surface.
4/5/2024
Making Healthcare Facilities More Like Home
Designing a healthcare facility to be more home-like can benefit a patient’s overall experience.
3/21/2024
Security and Openness in Behavioral Health Staff Stations
A design that retains openness between staff and patients contributes to a more normalizing, stress-reducing environment.
2/21/2024
Integrating the Natural World into Healthcare Facilities
The natural world has a myriad of health benefits for patients of all types.
2/15/2024
Designing for Holistic Healing in Healthcare
Creating a space for holistic health, or the community, means going beyond the basics of healthcare facility design.
2/8/2024
Infusion Bay Design to Balance Privacy and Efficiency
Good design can ease discomfort, but one standardized choice might not fit all.
2/7/2024
Designing Healthcare Facilities for Autonomy, Choice and Inclusivity
Giving patients a familiar space and the power to choose can enhance their overall experience.
2/1/2024
Designing Customized Furnishings in Healthcare
What happens when the exact furniture piece healthcare designers need does not exist? They help create it.
1/22/2024
Inclusivity and Dignity in Healthcare Facility Design
A sense of pride in the facility is important to the patient experience.
1/18/2024
Evidence-Based Design Plays Major Role in New Healthcare Facilities
Designers must remain flexible to best provide individuals with healing design solutions.
1/16/2024
How to Integrate Biophilia into Healthcare Settings
Biophilia, while associated with plant life, is much more than just that.
1/11/2024
Human-Centered Design Can Redefine Physical Spaces
By weaving technology into the fabric of healthcare, designers can tackle inherent challenges at the heart of healthcare.
1/10/2024
Individualizing the Patient Experience Through Technology
From lighting controls to smart rooms, using existing and emerging technology to further the patient experience is vital.
12/28/2023
Designing Healthcare Facilities to Reduce Anxiety and Stress
Human-centered design is a concept that prioritizes the needs of an individual and the healing process.
12/14/2023
Collaboration is a Must-Have When Designing Healthcare Facilities
Designers have begun working with medical professionals to create more functional healthcare facilities.
12/5/2023
Healthcare Experts Are Integral to Better Hospital Design
Designers have begun collaborating with healthcare experts to create more functional operations.
11/28/2023
Healthcare Design to Enhance Worker Well-Being
Digital experience designs can create interventions in healthcare that benefit medical providers, their patients and families.
11/27/2023
Improving the Patient Experience Through Stress-Free Design
Design plays a role in the amount of stress patients feel in healthcare facilities.
11/21/2023
Moodsonic Partners with MSK Innovation Hub for Healthcare Soundscaping
The collaboration is for researching nature-based soundscaping for recovery in oncology settings.
11/15/2023
Implementing Inclusion Methods in Healthcare Designs
Design in healthcare is about creating an environment that enhances building occupants.
11/14/2023
Incorporating Biophilic Design into Healthcare Operations
As more evidence comes out about how biophilic elements can have a positive effect on healthcare facilities, designers have opted to incorporate it into their designs.
11/7/2023
The Benefits of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities
Designers have started implementing natural elements into the designs of healthcare facilities.
10/31/2023
Healthcare Facility Conversion Projects Come with Unique Considerations
Converting a historic firehouse into a mental healthcare facility posed four challenges for design firm JZA+D.
10/26/2023
Revolutionizing Healthcare Design: Modular, Flexible and Tech-Driven Trends
Designers look toward emerging trends for the development of healthcare facilities.
10/17/2023
Healthcare Facilities Trends to Look Out for in 2024
Healthcare facility designs are adapting to evolving patient and staff needs, with a focus on providing a more hospitality-oriented environment for patients.
10/10/2023
Unique Facility Combines Housing and Healthcare
CCC Blackburn Center gives about 3,000 patients per year access to employment services, housing placement, and complementary clinic services.
10/3/2023
Creating an Inclusive Space for Everyone Through Universal Design
Designers are using their compassion to create inclusive spaces for all patients.
9/26/2023
Disney and Pixar Art Puts Patients at Ease
Artwork and colors can affect the patient's experience.
9/21/2023
Reside Health Transforms Space to Better Enhance Patient Experience
Reside Health transforms its space to create a comprehensive healthcare sanctuary for patients.
9/19/2023
Improving Patient Experience through Layout and Design
Designers are working with hospitals to accommodate new functions and procedures while keeping patients at ease.
9/18/2023
How to Choose Healthy, Sustainable Finishes for Healthcare Facilities
Evaluating the many variables behind material selection can be overwhelming. One strategy incorporates research on material sustainability.
9/6/2023
Acoustics Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity in Healthcare Staff
Acoustics manufacturers discuss the effects of acoustics on healthcare staff.
9/1/2023
Making Lighting System Upgrades Work
Projects can present managers with a host of tough challenges, including scheduling and safety, that must be addressed in the planning stages.
8/21/2023
Proper Acoustics Help Improve Patient Recovery
Acoustics manufacturers discuss the impact of acoustics on patient comfort and healing.
8/18/2023
Designers Use Art for Wayfinding in Healthcare Facilities
Designers are embracing regionalism to help navigate complicated buildings.
8/8/2023
Revitalizing Healthcare: Lessons from the Retail Industry
By embracing a customer-focused approach, healthcare systems can foster trust, improve patient satisfaction and enhance the overall quality of care.
8/7/2023
How Art is Transforming Healthcare Facilities
Designers are finding new ways to incorporate art in healthcare facilities.
8/1/2023
Creating Diverse and Inclusive Senior Care Facilities: Designing for Diversity and Community
The older generation is rapidly diversifying and senior care facilities will need to reflect that.
7/14/2023
Converting Old Buildings to New Hospitals
With limited space available for new buildings, healthcare professionals are now looking at old buildings.
7/11/2023
What Does Trauma-Informed Design Mean for Healthcare Facilities?
This design practice can help ease traumatized patients in their surroundings with healthcare facilities.
7/6/2023
