WHR Architects/Aker Imaging

More data available for informed design decisions

The body of knowledge and research is increasing dramatically for healthcare designers


Healthcare designers trying to choose interior materials to create facilities that support safety, well-being, worker performance and facilities management can access a dramatically increasing body of knowledge, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.

Design professionals are continuing to build a database and there is also evidence from material-science research.

Information is available from ASTM International, American National Standards Institute, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, International Surface Fabricators Association, American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, or by contacting manufacturers' technical consultants, the article said.

This information can help remove delay-creating subjectivity when making material choices.

Read the article.

 

 



July 17, 2014


Topic Area: Interior Design


Recent Posts

Designing for Caregiver-Centered Support Spaces

When healthcare environments are designed to meet the needs of caregivers and patients, everyone who relies on the system experiences better outcomes.


Novant Health Gets Approval for Wesley Chapel Medical Center

The 32-bed hospital will be located in Monroe and is expected to be completed in 2030.


Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians Falls Victim to Data Breach

On February 2, 2026, Rocky Mountain confirmed that certain patient information may have been compromised because of a data security incident. 


The Disconnect Between EVS and Clinical Teams

A recent study shows that EVS feels disconnected from the clinical community, leading to negative experiences. 


Nemours Children's Hospital Opens Institute for Maternal Fetal Health in Delaware

The Institute for Maternal Fetal Health represents a comprehensive approach to supporting expectant patients who receive a complex diagnosis during pregnancy.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.