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Outpatient facility design for introverts and extroverts
Waiting areas needs to allow for introverts to remain private as well as provide seating for the extrovert who is sociable and talkative, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Outpatient facility design need to provide spaces for both introverts and extroverts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. For instance, waiting areas needs to allow for introverts to remain private as well as provide seating for the extrovert who is sociable and talkative.
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October 15, 2019
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Architecture
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