Today’s building products come from international companies with manufacturing plants in many countries and cultures. This global sourcing has important implications as the composition of the air in buildings falls at the receiving end of worldwide commerce. Let’s explore formaldehyde, one of the controversial indoor air quality chemicals associated with interior fitout in healthcare, and how a singular initiative in California gained international reach. Read More …
Playroom Design May Reduce Anxiety for Driscoll Patients
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – In an ongoing effort to reduce anxiety for young patients and make their hospital stay more pleasant, Driscoll Children’s Hospital recently completed the renovation of a playroom on the fourth floor. Driscoll officials will unveil the playroom Feb. 9 with representatives from Stripes convenience stores, whose $1-million donation in 2009 made the renovation possible.
Arthouse Design to Develop Wayfinding System for Colorado Hospital
DENVER, Colo. – Arthouse Design, a Denver-based graphic design studio, has been commissioned to develop a wayfinding system, environmental graphics and building signage for the Children’s Colorado South Campus.
Capital Health Receives LEED Gold
Hopewell Township, N.J. – Water-efficient landscaping, existing land preservation and locally purchased materials are just a few reasons why Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell received LEED-Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The hospital is one of 28 hospitals in the country to achieve the prestigious gold- or platinum-level recognition.
Perkins Eastman to Design Interior Fit-Out of Ambulatory Care Center
Stamford, Conn. — The Stamford office of design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman has been selected as the architect for the fit-out of the new outpatient care center at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Conn., responsible for the programming, design, specifications and construction administration. The new 300,000-square-foot building is part of the Bioscience Connecticut initiative and will be the cornerstone of a new outpatient clinical zone composed of the Medical Arts and Research Building and the Administrative Services Building located on the Lower Campus of the Health Center. The building will incorporate best practices for sustainability and achieve a minimum of LEED-Silver certification. Estimated completion date is December 2014.
Interior Design of Golisano Children’s Hospital to Be Soothing, Engaging
The new Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center will be a place of healing, and a place to celebrate its patients, families, faculty and staff. Ballinger architects and hospital staff released new renderings of the future interior of the hospital that include graphic elements, décor, art and architectural features that will showcase the many beautiful landscapes of upstate New York.
Matthei & Colin Associates Designing Hybrid Operating Rooms at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
CHICAGO, Ill. –Matthei & Colin Associatesis designing two hybrid operating roomsat Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center located in Chicago, Ill. Consisting of two 800-square-foot ORs, this is one of the first steps toward implementing the operating room integration system.
Seattle Children’s Hospital Engages Visitors in Construction Progress with ‘Where’s Waldo’ Game
SEATTLE — In order to engage patients, families and visitors in the construction progress of its expansion, Seattle Children’s Hospital has launched a Where’s Waldo™ game. The hospital, along with Sellen Construction, invites visitors to the site to find Waldo and win a prize.