Architectural Planning

Plus: ASHE leader appointed to NFPA committee; NFPA issue errata for fire protection code; ASHE task force evaluates ASHRAE standard
A Louisiana health system shares how it evolved its master plan strategy alongside health care market changes
Three studies examine how intentionally designed corridors affect staff workflow and team communication in nursing units
Editors from the HERD Journal detail different types of literature reviews and the role they play in compiling and analyzing existing research.
Acuity-adaptable spaces for pediatric care units result in reduced transfers, improved safety and better continuity
Inclusive collaboration across disciplines ensures designs reflect real-world needs, fostering ownership and innovation
Evidence-based planning and design approaches to improve HCAHPS ‘quiet at night’ scores
Leveraging evidence-based design and Lean principles to maximize outcomes
Evoking the spirit of collaboration, this year’s challenge continued to bring classroom lessons to life
Expansion at UC Davis Medical Center features 214 variable-acuity patient rooms