Thoughtful landscape design and planned green space at healthcare facilities can directly contribute to the patient’s healing process, but it can also reduce stigma, improve wayfinding and increase community acceptance. And when landscaping and greenery has a measurable impact, it becomes inarguably worth the investment.
Green healing
A mountain of research points to integrating nature as a healing element in healthcare environments. One of the most well-known findings Read More …
The U.S. Green Building Council’s newest version of the LEED green building program, LEED v4.1, is open for registration for both new construction projects as well, as interior spaces with LEED v4.1 BD+C and LEED v4.1 ID+C. Read More …
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Turner Construction Company recently announced the results of their sixth survey of real estate, design and construction executives on environmentally sustainable construction practices. Read More …
Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm are having a open call for CleanMed 2014 presentation proposals and are urging thought leaders in the field of sustainability to submit ideas. The deadline has been recently extended to 5 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 11. Read More …
