Psychiatric stabilization unit designed to maximize limited light
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit's space was configured with only one exterior window to bring in natural daylight, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, was designed to maximize limited light. The space was configured with only one exterior window to bring in natural daylight, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
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March 9, 2018
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