Northwest Georgia Medical Center in Gainsville wins gold award in the landscaping competition, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
Gentle Georgia weather and year-round planting helped the Northwest Georgia Medical Center in Gainsville to win the gold award in the 2014 Landscape Architecture for Healthcare Communities competition, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Every season has it's own texture and theme, from herbs to bulbs to fall leaves, the article said.
October 27, 2014
Topic Area: Energy Efficiency
Life Sciences and Healthcare: Reshaping Institutional DesignExamining the way leaders address the increased pressures and prolonged project timelines can reveal best practices and delivery models.
Arnprior Regional Health Upgrades Building Controls to Improve IEQCase study: They wanted to improve the hospital facility’s IEQ to support patient care and reduce long-term operating costs.
Oregon Health & Science University Opens Vista PavilionVista immediately adds 128 new inpatient beds; once it is fully built out, it will expand OHSU Hospital’s capacity by about one-third.
The Growing Crisis in Rural Healthcare FacilitiesOutdated buildings, reactive planning and complex funding are forcing rural leaders to rethink their strategies.
A Cleaning Alternative: The Benefits of Steam TechnologyCleaning is essential in healthcare facilities, but traditional disinfectants have harmful chemicals. Researchers say that steam technology may be the solution.