Every patient room has a view of the West Hospital roof which features a mixture of 65,000 native plants, according to an article on the Healthcare Design
Every patient room has a view of Cincinnati's West Hospital 2.5-acre living roof which features a mixture of 65,000 native plants, according to an article on the Healthcare Design. The driving principle in the facility's design was connecting it with the surrounding landscape with expansive windows, daylighting, and complementary color palettes, according to the article.
August 4, 2014
Topic Area: Energy Efficiency
How Backup Power Needs Vary Across Healthcare SettingsManufacturers discuss how evolving codes, technologies and care settings shape healthcare backup power strategies.
Flexible Design Strategies Help OhioHealth Maximize Clinical SpaceDoing more with less was key to the renovated facility’s design.
New Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases OpensThe new space not only offers more exam rooms but also features 15 private infusion bays to allow privacy for all patients and their caregivers during treatment.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Daytona Beach OpensHospital amenities include all private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym featuring advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite and more.
What Healthcare Facilities Can Learn from a $49 Million Window FailureA major window system failure at the University of Iowa’s Children’s Hospital sparked a costly replacement project – and a $49.4 million arbitration win.