Architecture

DESIGN DISCOVERIES
New entries in The Center for Health Design's Knowledge Repository further the case for windows in patient care rooms.
FROM THE CENTER
The Center for Health Design's President and CEO, Debra Levin, contemplates the far-reaching impacts of health care facility design — and the responsibility that entails.
INTERIORS
Methods for creating a compact, multi-sensory and immersive restorative staff space.
PLANNING
Comprehensive research project analyzes ambulatory care trends, with the aim to develop robust metrics to guide future planning.
ARCHITECTURE
Intermountain's Billings, Mont., hospital deploys ICU-ready universal room concept for increased flexibility.
DESIGN
Tower expansion enables centralized services and enhances clinical workflows throughout the facility.
PLANNING
A Louisiana health system shares how it evolved its master plan strategy alongside health care market changes.
DESIGN DISCOVERIES
Three studies examine how intentionally designed corridors affect staff workflow and team communication in nursing units .
HEARD FROM HERD
Editors from the HERD Journal detail different types of literature reviews and the role they play in compiling and analyzing existing research..
DESIGN
Acuity-adaptable spaces for pediatric care units result in reduced transfers, improved safety and better continuity.