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February 2008
PURCHASE THE LATEST BOOK FROM JAIN MALKIN The long awaited book, A Visual Reference Guide for Evidence-Based Design, Jain Malkin's latest, and, she claims, final book, is now available for purchase. This beautiful hardback book is a must-read for design professionals, healthcare providers, and leaders alike and is packed with over 300 full color annotated photographs, plus plans linked to research and commentary. The book provides readers with a step-by-step guide to creating a research agenda and an explanation of basic research tools and methods. View the Table of Contents. "Jain has surpassed herself. Her new book clearly and comprehensively delineates and prioritizes aspects of the evidence-based design movement. She has identified sufficient material for three books in due time, as research results become available. This book is must reading for any serious healthcare professional, planner, or architect. " - James R. Diaz, FAIA, FACHA, Principal, Healthcare, KMD Architects If you're a CHD Affiliate or Pebble Partner, receive a 20% or 50% discount respectively on the list price of $199. Visit the Affiliate Section of our website to Read the Introduction chapter.
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEXT TWO WEBINARS 3/6 This presentation will trace the evolution of recent design for interventional platforms focusing on the development of a standardized support core and a single, standardized, flexible and interchangeable room to address the ever-changing technology and modes of patient care. Click here to register. 3/20 This presentation will trace the evolution of the design of the inpatient bed unit in recent hospitals following the impacts of code changes, lessons learned from previous projects, and lessons learned from published research. Issues relating to nursing stations, size, configuration and location will be addressed together with the impact on utility and support rooms. Special emphasis will be made on the evolution of the patient room for intensive care and acute care patients. For information, click here or contact Adrienne Abdin.
THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR ENVIRONMENTS FOR AGING 2008 Designs for a New Era, March 17-19, 2008 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, Tucson, AZ. This event is a comprehensive three-day experience, bringing together architects, owners, developers, facilities managers, design professionals, product manufacturers, and government officials to explore and share new ideas for creating attractive and functional living environments that meet the unique needs of our aging population. Keynote speakers are Matt Thornhill, Founder and President, The Boomer Project, Patricia Moore, President, MooreDesign Associates and Cynthia Liebrock, MA, ASID, Hon. IIDA, Founder EASY ACCESS TO HEALTH, LLC. Learn more.
EDAC NEWS WHAT CAN EDAC DO FOR YOU?
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING Looking for some expert advice? Tap into the depth of CHD's resources through our Educational Consulting Services & CEU Courses. Learn more.
RESEARCH UPDATE Environmental Correlates of Falls: Implications for Design of Healthcare Environments is currently under production. Look for the final report on our website this Spring. In this research report, Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi, Ph.D. and Magaret Calkins, Ph.D. explore spatial organizations, interior characteristics, sensory attributes and the use of the environment to understand how these factors influence likelihood of patient falls. Get more information.
STATE ARCHITECT GROUP RECOGNIZES DEREK PARKER, FAIA, WITH DISTINGUISHED PRACTICE AWARD The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) announced CHD Board Member Derek Parker, FAIA, as the 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Practice Award. This award recognizes an individual architect's work, his or her responses to the challenges of an individual building type, innovations within the design and construction process, design excellence and a demonstrated collaborative spirit. The award is given in recognition of a career that exemplifies dedication and commitment to the built environment. Read the press release.
CHD WELCOMES NEW CORPORATE AFFILIATES Welcome to our newest Corporate Affiliate Members: Harley Ellis Devereaux / Spectrum Strategies Visit our website for a complete list of Affiliate Members.
CHD WELCOMES NEW PEBBLE PARTNERS Memorial Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL We're really excited to welcome our first Global Corporate Pebble Partner, HCP (Health Care Projects, LTD) from Swanley, Kent, UK Learn more about The Pebble Project.
ABOUT US The Center for Health Design is a nonprofit 501c(3) research and advocacy organization whose mission is to transform healthcare settings into healing environments that improve outcomes through the creative use of evidence-based design. Looking for ways to support our work?
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