The facility won't have physicians'offices or waiting areas. Patients will check in at kiosks and go directly to an exam room, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
A new health center planned for Brooklyn's cultural district won’t have physicians’ offices or waiting areas; patients will check in at kiosks and go directly to an exam room, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The mixed-use building will have a teardrop form that follows its triangular site. Fritted glass and 10-inch projecting metal fins provide privacy for patients inside and reduce heat gain, the article said.
October 29, 2014
Topic Area: Architecture
Ventilation and Filtering for Infection Control Poor IAQ can be deadly in healthcare facilities, so maintaining proper air conditioning and filter systems is key in controlling the spread of infection.
ChristianaCare Opens Aston Campus Neighborhood HospitalThe hospital is expected to care for approximately 15,000 patients each year.
Stantec Breaks Ground on New Academic Medical Center in MiamiThe project is scheduled for completion in 2028.
Building Senior Living for the Next Generation of RetireesAs baby boomers seek new retirement expectations, developers and designers must rethink senior living facilities
Managing Drain and Biofilm RiskDrains are out of sight, but a coordinated program linking infection prevention, EVS and facilities can keep them from getting out of control.