A new hospital will replace the oldest psychiatric hospital in Texas, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Construction has begun on a new facility to replace the Austin State Hospital, the oldest psychiatric hospital in Texas, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Design features include single-person rooms, the use of natural light throughout patient rooms and common areas, and outdoor spaces to promote recovery and healing.
October 25, 2019
Topic Area: Architecture
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