Interior Design

Three Questions When Designing Inpatient Behavioral Health Facilities

Effective designs balance safety, comfort and functionality to enhance patient care, family experience and staff efficiency.

9/30/2024



How to Keep Contaminants Away from Patients During a Renovation

There is a way to undergo hospital renovations without compromising patient care.

9/24/2024



Effective Patient Safety Practices in Hospital Renovations

Before a renovation project can begin, designers need to consider the risks of having patients in house.

9/17/2024



6 Steps to Reshaping Hybrid Healthcare Workplaces

A more enjoyable workplace can be a powerful tool for helping an organization thrive.

9/11/2024



Healthcare Design Does Not Have to be Compromised to Prevent HAIs

Many think that healthcare facilities have to be bland spaces in order to keep people healthy, but that isn’t always the case.

9/10/2024



Enhancing Behavioral Healthcare with Thoughtful Design

Six design examples that foster healing, improve comfort and promote dignity.

9/4/2024



What Materials Can Prevent HAIs?

Hospital acquired infections can help be prevented with select materials.

9/3/2024



Avoiding HAIs in Healthcare Design

The first rule of medicine is “Do No Harm,” and that applies to the design of a facility.

8/27/2024



Nature Meets Care: Designing Healing Spaces

By transforming clinical spaces with organic elements, facility design considerations can contribute patient healing.

8/14/2024



Enhancing Children's Healthcare with Thoughtful Design

When it comes to designing children’s healthcare facilities, more care needs to be used.

8/13/2024



Designing for an Enhanced Patient Experience

Ease-of-access, color selections and natural lighting were key to the overall design.

8/8/2024



Community Engagement Plays Vital Role in New Healthcare Facilities

Designers want to bolster communities rather than take away from neighborhoods.

7/30/2024



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



 
 
 


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