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'Placemaking' with healthcare design
When healthcare design is done thoughtfully, the concepts of placemaking are innately incorporated into the process, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
When healthcare design is done thoughtfully, the concepts of placemaking are innately incorporated into the process, creating spaces that facilitate communication and providing a distinct, positive environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
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October 25, 2016
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Architecture
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