Interior Design

How Retail Design Can Improve the Healthcare Patient Experience

Healthcare facilities can adapt retail design principles to improve patient comfort, streamline check-in and reuse existing spaces.

10/29/2026

Winners Named for the 15th Annual Healthcare Design Awards

All winners will be honored and the Best of Competition and Transformation and Innovation Award recipients will be announced during a celebration on November 12.

10/28/2026

The Role of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities

Nature-inspired design can support staff well-being and create more welcoming, human-centered healthcare environments.

10/21/2026

Designing for the Psychology of Waiting

A well-designed waiting room does more than fill time — it eases the patient experience and creates a more functional healthcare environment.

10/14/2026

Achieving Better Treatment Spaces Through Co-Design

How a 20th Century industrial building became a safe space for youth seeking mental health support.

9/29/2026

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