Interior Design
How Retail Design Principles Can Improve Healthcare Wayfinding
Healthcare facilities are adopting retail-inspired design strategies to make spaces easier to navigate and more comfortable for patients.
9/16/2026
What Accessibility in Senior Care Facilities Should Look Like
The future of design for senior care facilities should go beyond compliance.
9/15/2026
Designing a Home Away from Home
Ronald McDonald House Atlanta balances the familiarity of home with the demands of a high-use facility serving families of children receiving medical care.
9/3/2026
Trauma-Informed Design Transforms Boston Homeless Shelter
Case study: A comprehensive renovation of St. Francis House makes use of trauma-informed design, infrastructure upgrades and operational improvements.
8/26/2026
Rethinking Carpeting's Role in Senior Care Facilities
New research from the Carpet and Rug Institute finds that carpet supports healthier indoor environments.
7/30/2026
Why Hospital Waiting Rooms Aren't Going Away
Despite advances in technology, thoughtfully designed reception spaces continue to evolve.
7/16/2026
The Impact of Acoustics on Patient Privacy
As healthcare facilities evolve toward more open and flexible care environments, acoustic privacy has become essential.
7/1/2026
Stadium Design is Reshaping Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals are turning to the sports industry for innovative ways to support healing and improve the patient experience.
6/9/2026
Building Senior Living for the Next Generation of Retirees
As baby boomers seek new retirement expectations, developers and designers must rethink senior living facilities
6/2/2026
How Curated Art Elevates Senior Care Spaces
Thoughtfully selected artwork can shape perception, improve flow and create a more engaging care environment.
4/9/2026
Optimizing the Engineering Design of Ambulatory Care Facilities
Designing cost-effective engineering systems is not about minimizing investment but about investing strategically.
3/24/2026
Healthcare Workers Need Better Workplaces
New global survey finds frontline healthcare workers struggle with significant gaps in workplace satisfaction.
2/17/2026
Protecting Patients Through Design and Compliance at Altru Health System
Case study: Altru Health System’s new “Hospital in the Park” pairs patient-focused design with durable, code-compliant exit solutions built for safety, performance and long-term flexibility.
2/17/2026
Grounding Healthcare Spaces in Hospitality Principles
Thoughtful design can establish the calm of a spa and the restorative feeling of a resort in healthcare spaces, bringing benefits for patients and care providers.
12/30/2025
Cost Saving Strategies for Hospital Modernization Projects
Modernization efforts can save healthcare entities money if planned correctly.
11/11/2025
Spaces That Support: Patient-Centered Design for Modern Reproductive Health
Modern facilities must integrate highly specialized laboratories with thoughtful, patient-centered spaces that prioritize privacy, comfort and emotional well-being.
11/6/2025
Modernization of Buildings Require Collaboration Across All Disciplines
Retrofitting outdated facilities requires consulting all departments on how to best improve operations.
11/6/2025
Designing with Heart: Seen Health Center Blends Cultural Warmth and Clinical Care
Case study: The Alhambra-based facility uses Wilsonart Woodgrains to create a space where comfort, tradition and durability come together for an elevated senior care experience.
10/30/2025
What to Consider When Modernizing Healthcare Facilities
While there has been a call to preserve old buildings, healthcare facilities need to weigh the options of patient care.
10/29/2025
High-Rise Hospitals: Elevator Challenges and Opportunities
As technology advances ever faster and smart hospitals evolve, high-rise facilities will get more efficient, sustainable and responsive to patient needs.
9/23/2025
From Vacant to Vital: Adaptive Reuse of Retail Spaces
Adaptive reuse of big-box retail spaces is an increasingly popular way to expand access to healthcare in urban and suburban settings.
9/18/2025
Streamlined Integrated Project Delivery Tackles Design Challenges
Successful implementation of IPD Light can improve patient care, project outcomes and bottom lines.
9/11/2025
How Designers Create Welcoming Senior Care Communities
Risk assessments and cost analysis play a role in creating thriving communities.
9/10/2025
Upward Mobility: Market Forces Drive Hospitals Higher
Healthcare facilities nationwide are navigating challenges and opportunities presented by expanding their reach into the sky.
9/9/2025
Designing for Senior Care Communities Means Designing for Everyone
No spaces can be designed for just one person, designers need to think about everyone who will occupy the space.
9/3/2025
Designing for Dignity: Supporting the Needs of An Aging Population
By recognizing that each aging adult is unique, designers and healthcare facilities managers can reimagine the way care spaces are designed.
8/18/2025
Healing Spaces Reimagined: Smart Strategies for Renovating Facilities
As the needs of healthcare systems evolve, renovation projects must become increasingly adaptable, resilient and informed by long-term strategy.
8/4/2025
Designing for Access: Addressing Pharmacy Deserts with Flexible Solutions
Design is an increasingly important consideration for closing the gap in pharmaceutical access.
7/14/2025
Wesley Rehabilitation Center Specializes in Patients from Design to Care
Barge Design Solutions knew that patients were at the core of the design process.
7/1/2025
The Role of Facilities Managers in Healthcare Design
Jiayin Li discusses the way in-house facilities teams can help shape the design of key spaces.
6/25/2025
