It’s long been known that nature has healing powers—physical, mental and emotional. The concept, termed biophilia, maintains that humans are naturally drawn to nature and that, with it, they can overcome a variety of problems related to health. Indeed, a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health confirms that the concept of biophilia has [...]

At healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical labs, your flooring system is a necessary part of creating safe, sanitary conditions for employees, patients and anyone else. It must be easy to clean, resistant to heavy-duty chemicals and durable enough to withstand constant, heavy foot and machine traffic. Plus, some facilities may need to meet certain governmental requirements [...]

Holistic design goes beyond solving problems because even by its very application it solves problems. The focus of holistic design depends on the context always, so the problems faced by each healthcare environment are unique. At their baseline level, all of these factors and little decisions need to be taken into account when designing a ‘healing’ […]

Improving Hospital Design for Better Infection Control Flexibility also means being able to convert a room to a semi-private from a private area as needed COVID-19 has forced nearly every industry to enhance safety protocols. Perhaps more than others, those working in construction are well-prepared for these changes. When constructing or renovating healthcare facilities, it’s [...]

Human Centered Design in Healthcare Interiors Human-Centered Design is an approach to problem-solving that puts people first. Their needs, their constraints, their contexts and their perspectives. It focuses on users—not necessarily what designers, researchers, or others think users need. The problem-solving process that begins with understanding the human factors and context surrounding a challenge. Designing [...]

Is Interior Design really important in healthcare settingsAs we move closer into 2020, the demand for quality healthcare interiors has increased significantly. As more and more research is emerging that shows the look and feel of care environments impacts on patient/resident wellbeing. Good design can reduce anxiety and stress using color theory, or simply by [...]