Insights & Solutions

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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Issue Brief

Design for Behavioral and Mental Health: More Than Just Safety

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Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 1, Ana Pinto-Alexander - Principal and Group Director for Health Interiors at HKS Architects

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘
Ana Pinto-Alexander, RID, IIDA, EDAC, is the award winning Principal and Group Director for Health Interiors at HKS Architects.

Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 13, Parts 1 & 2: Scott McFadden - Director of Design at BSA Lifestructures

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘
Part 1 Scott McFadden is the Director of Design at BSA LifeStructures–an architectural and engineering firm that designs facilities to support, enhance and inspire healing, learning and discoveries.

Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 12, Parts 1 & 2: Avigail Eisenstadt- CEO, Founder and Principal Interior Designer at AE Design Group

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘
PART 1

Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 11: Aimee Burmaster-Hicks - Principal at Page Archcitects

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘
Aimee Burmaster Hicks, RID, IIDA is a Principal at Page Architecture firm at their Texas location.

Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode Rebecca Rothstein - Board Chairwoman, Executive Committee Chair and Founding Member of Teen Cancer America

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘

Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 9: Kristin Zeit & Jennifer Kovacs Silvis OF Emerald Exhibitions

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘
Kristin D. Zeit – Publisher of Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging magazines, and Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, Editor-In-Chief of Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging magazines at Emerald Expositions provide tips on things like how to get your work published in HCD and EFA!

Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 7: Jocelyn Stroupe - Director of Healthcare Interiors at Cannon Design

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘
Jocelyn Stroupe, CHID, EDAC, IIDA ASID is the Director of Health Interiors at Cannon Design---named again in 2019 to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.

Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 6: Rebecca Brennan - Principal and Founder of Design Studio Blue

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘
Rebecca Brennan RID, CID, CHID, EDAC, IIDA, LEED, AP is the principal and founder of Design Studio Blue--a nationally recognized and award winning, women owned design firm with heart.

Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 5: Joanna Frank - President and CEO of the Center for Active Design

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘
Joanna Frank is the founding President & CEO of the Center for Active Design whose mission it is to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic diseases by promoting physical activity and healthy food access through the design of buildings, streets, and neighborhoods.

Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 4: Dr. Richard Jackson - Nationally Known Physician and PBS Host of the Designing Healthy Communities Series

July 2019 ∘ Podcast ∘

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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

Featured

Design for Behavioral and Mental Health: More Than Just Safety

Newest

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 1, Ana Pinto-Alexander - Principal and Group Director for Health Interiors at HKS Architects

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 13, Parts 1 & 2: Scott McFadden - Director of Design at BSA Lifestructures

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 12, Parts 1 & 2: Avigail Eisenstadt- CEO, Founder and Principal Interior Designer at AE Design Group

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 11: Aimee Burmaster-Hicks - Principal at Page Archcitects

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode Rebecca Rothstein - Board Chairwoman, Executive Committee Chair and Founding Member of Teen Cancer America

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 9: Kristin Zeit & Jennifer Kovacs Silvis OF Emerald Exhibitions

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 7: Jocelyn Stroupe - Director of Healthcare Interiors at Cannon Design

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 6: Rebecca Brennan - Principal and Founder of Design Studio Blue

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 5: Joanna Frank - President and CEO of the Center for Active Design

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 4: Dr. Richard Jackson - Nationally Known Physician and PBS Host of the Designing Healthy Communities Series

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