Lobby terrarium design solved contamination issues
The focal point of the Rush University Medical Center's Edward A. Brennan Entry Pavilion is a three-story, open-air terrarium, which introduces an exterior landscaped space into the interior
The focal point of the Rush University Medical Center's Edward A. Brennan Entry Pavilion is a three-story, open-air terrarium, which introduces an exterior landscaped space into the interior without introducing air contamination issues, according to the "Last Detail" feature on the Health Facilities Management website.
Laminated low-iron glass is curved to fit a freestanding steel pipe frame that spans 50 feet through an aperture in the roof, which mirrors skylights in the lobby, the article said. The terrarium houses ferns, mosses, spring bulbs and deciduous trees.
Read the article.
April 6, 2015
Topic Area:
Interior Design
Recent Posts
People in all industries are finding more use cases for artificial intelligence.
It is expected to reach completion in early-mid 2027.
The 144-bed facility will be the nation’s first all-electric acute care hospital, serving the residents of coastal and south Orange County.
The role of the owner’s representative has evolved beyond project advocate to strategic campus planning consultant.
They combine cutting-edge physical rehabilitation with the indulgence of a 5-Star hotel.