Rebuilding Vermont State Hospital offered opportunities to bring facility into the 21st century, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website
Rebuilding Vermont State Hospital after a 2011 hurricane offered opportunities to bring the facility into the 21st century, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website. The design team looked at European hospital strategies to balance the security needs of the patients and staff with a calming interior design that provides privacy for residents while reducing the potential for aggression, the article said.
November 5, 2014
Topic Area: Interior Design
Balancing Act: Designing for Safety and FlexibilityBy understanding NFPA 99 requirements, facilities can be better designed to meet current needs and anticipate future challenges.
Methodist Healthcare Breaks Ground on Methodist ER Medina ValleyConstruction began in March 2026 and is projected for completion by March 2027.
Fire Protection in Healthcare: Why Active and Passive Systems Must Work as OneSprinklers, smoke compartments and firestopping can form an interdependent safety strategy.
Building Envelope Design: Beyond Energy EfficiencyAn integrated approach to envelope design can create more comfortable and energy-efficient hospitals.
Outpatient Surge Reshapes Long-Term Strategy for Medical Outpatient BuildingsDemographic tailwinds, policy uncertainty and shifting care models are pushing health systems to rethink how and where they invest in outpatient facilities.