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Behavioral Health Behind Closed Doors

December 2018 ∘ Webinar ∘
This webinar explores how MedStar Health is using fast-track design to help catalyze a new model of behavioral health, using the reduction of barriers, small house concepts and interior design strategies to create positive environments where patients are positively impacted.

Interview

The Design of a Psychiatric Clinic in Borås Sweden Strives to Create a "Healing" Environment, an interview with Stefan Lundin and Cristiana Caira

February 2018 ∘ Interview ∘
Learn about how the design of a new psychiatric facility strives to normalize mental illness through carefully chosen materials with the goal of creating a “homey,” non-institutional setting, why private patient rooms will be included in the new final building as an important part of the design concept, and how research helped shape the architects’ beliefs that the built environment should support patients’ dignity and independence as part of the recovery process.

Issue Brief

Design for Behavioral and Mental Health: More Than Just Safety

February 2018 ∘ Issue Brief ∘
As part of the Behavioral & Mental Health toolbox, in this issue brief you will learn about the prevalence of behavioral and mental health conditions as comorbidities; design strategies for promoting psychological wellness; and a systematic benefit analysis approach to meet the psychological needs of all.

EBD Journal Club

Does Space Matter? An Exploratory Study for a Child–Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit

August 2017 ∘ EBD Journal Club ∘

Trzpuc, S. J., Wendt, K. A., Heitzman, S. C., Skemp, S., Thomas, D., & Dahl, R. (2016). Does space matter? An exploratory study for a child–adolescent mental health inpatient unit. HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 10(1), 23-44.

Tool

Ambulatory Care Center Design Tool

December 2015 ∘ Tool ∘
This Ambulatory Care Center Design Tool (ACCDT), developed by Dr. Anjali Joseph and Dr. Zahra Zamani from Clemson University in collaboration with The Center for Health Design (CHD), builds upon a series of papers, best practice case studies and in-depth literature reviews conducted by CHD as well as CHD's Clinic Design Post-Occupancy Evaluation Toolkit – Tool 2 Audit of Physical Environment with additions from a thesis by Crews (2013). The tool supports design teams in making key design decisions about ambulatory care centers linked to evidence based design goals and principles.

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Product/Project Innovation Highlights

Tower's Ligature-Resistant Stainless-Steel Shower Drain Cover

May 2019 ∘ Product/Project Innovation Highlights ∘
The ligature-resistant shower drain cover is designed to help lower the risks of suicide, self-harm, and the concealing of contraband, while the flush-mounted design provides a sleek, contemporary look.

Product/Project Innovation Highlights

Full Circle Systems Engineering Innovative Design & Simulation Tools

June 2018 ∘ Product/Project Innovation Highlights ∘
How an engineering firm is helping a leader in healthcare transformation to leverage high-end tools for design and simulation.

Product/Project Innovation Highlights

Gerflor Mipolam Symbioz

November 2017 ∘ Product/Project Innovation Highlights ∘
Mipolam Simbioz is a fully flexible homogenous compacted floorcovering sheet providing excellent resistance to wear and tear in high traffic areas.

Product/Project Innovation Highlights

Dirtworks Sensory Arts Garden

April 2018 ∘ Product/Project Innovation Highlights ∘
The sensory arts garden is a therapeutic space for children and adults, especially those with sensory processing challenges, providing a meaningful experience through the exploration of nature.

Product/Project Innovation Highlights

Accurate Lock & Hardware Ligature Resistant Sliding Door System

August 2018 ∘ Product/Project Innovation Highlights ∘
The patent-pending Ligature Resistant Sliding Door System is a seamless, safe, silent, secure and space-saving door opening solution designed for behavioral healthcare environments.

Product/Project Innovation Highlights

Mecho's EcoVeil Sheer™

November 2018 ∘ Product/Project Innovation Highlights ∘
Mecho’s EcoVeil Sheer is a 100% polyester shadecloth that’s PVC-free and flame retardant. The EcoVeil Sheer shadecloth features individually pigmented yarns with an attractive, distinctive twill pattern making it the ideal window covering in healthcare facilities to maximize the healthy properties of natural light.

Product/Project Innovation Highlights

Porcelanosa KRION K-LIFE

March 2019 ∘ Product/Project Innovation Highlights ∘
KRION® K-LIFE is a new generation solid surface that raises standards in sustainability and commitment to reduce environmental impact.

Webinar

Automating Safety: How Design Research Can Reveal Solutions for Safe Environments

April 2019 ∘ Webinar ∘
By combining observation, interviews, simulation, and rapid prototyping, this team developed design solutions that help healthcare workers stay safe while engaged in challenging tasks. This webinar brings the experience of the healthcare practitioners who cared for Ebola patients during the 2014 outbreak and introduces a human-centered discovery approach developed by design researchers at SimTigrate Design Lab to define the design requirements of spaces where the risk of self- and cross-contamination is the highest.

Issue Brief

Healthcare at Home: A White Paper

April 2019 ∘ Issue Brief ∘
A White Paper Supporting the Healthcare at Home Interactive Design Diagrams

Member Project

Saint Joseph Hospital Heritage Project

April 2019 ∘ Member Project ∘
The new Saint Joseph Hospital is a 840,000 SF complete replacement of the existing hospital and presented the unique opportunity to create a new image and identity for one of Denver’s premier healthcare institutions. It features 365 single-occupancy patient rooms that promote patient privacy and family-centered care. An integrated unit supporting all invasive procedure services adds efficiency and functionality for staff while two new hybrid ORs offer expanded services in the specialty cardiology center. This project was completed by the design team of H+L Architecture/Davis – A Joint Venture as the Architect, in association with ZGF Architects, LLP as Design Consultant.

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Behavioral Health Behind Closed Doors

The Design of a Psychiatric Clinic in Borås Sweden Strives to Create a "Healing" Environment, an interview with Stefan Lundin and Cristiana Caira

Design for Behavioral and Mental Health: More Than Just Safety

Does Space Matter? An Exploratory Study for a Child–Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit

Ambulatory Care Center Design Tool

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Ambulatory Care Center Design Tool

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Tower's Ligature-Resistant Stainless-Steel Shower Drain Cover

Full Circle Systems Engineering Innovative Design & Simulation Tools

Gerflor Mipolam Symbioz

Dirtworks Sensory Arts Garden

Accurate Lock & Hardware Ligature Resistant Sliding Door System

Mecho's EcoVeil Sheer™

Porcelanosa KRION K-LIFE

Automating Safety: How Design Research Can Reveal Solutions for Safe Environments

Healthcare at Home: A White Paper

Saint Joseph Hospital Heritage Project

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