Design & Construction
Codes & Standards
The committee's proposals advocate for code changes impacting fire safety, space separation, temporary construction and more
Architecture
Understanding the nuanced differences between codes, standards and guidelines and using them as platforms for innovation
Planning
How three health care facilities developed their master plans to adapt to changing patient needs
Architecture
Recent study published in the HERD Journal demonstrates how OR layout can contribute to reduced surgery duration
Interview
Kristina Krail, president of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design, recounts her diverse career from caregiving roles through health care leadership consulting
Design Discoveries
Three studies examine how patients interact with different wayfinding patterns and the visual cues that best help with orientation
From the Center
The Center for Health Design is offering readers a discount to attend its Design for Aging workshop Jan. 23, 2025
Architecture
Pediatric hospital enhances wayfinding and inclusivity with graphical elements
Design
How auditory sleep interventions and advanced acoustic therapy programs can benefit older patients
Heard from HERD
Developing research-informed design concepts requires a little investigation