Insights & Solutions

Security Implications Of Physical Design Attributes In The Emergency Department

May 2017 ∘ EBD Journal Club ∘

Pati, D., Pati, S., & Harvey Jr, T. E. (2016). Security implications of physical design attributes in the emergency department. HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 9(4), 50-63.

Tool	Universal Design Strategies: Impact of Aging Considerations Checklist November 2016 ∘ Tool ∘ This tool is meant to support a universal design approach to environments for aging populations.

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.

Interview

Understanding the Unique Design Needs of Behavioral Health Facilities, and interview with James Hunt, AIA, NCARB

February 2018 ∘ Interview ∘
Inside you will learn about: why behavioral health facilities have very different design requirements than general hospitals; how different areas of a behavioral health unit have different safety needs that influence design choices; and which types of safety measures and products should be incorporated into behavioral health units.

EBD Journal Club

Lighting And Nurses At Medical–Surgical Units: Impact Of Lighting Conditions On Nurses’ Performance And Satisfaction

July 2017 ∘ EBD Journal Club ∘

Hadi, K., DuBose, J. R., & Ryherd, E. (2016). Lighting and Nurses at Medical–Surgical Units: Impact of Lighting Conditions on Nurses’ Performance and Satisfaction. HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 9(3), 17-30.

Interview

How Building a Purposeful Environment Can Impact Assisted Living Residents, an interview with Kelley Hoffman

April 2017 ∘ Interview ∘
Learn about: the importance of using durable products and finishes in senior living environments, the key to designing a functional and effective senior living environment, and how manufacturers, designers, and industry leaders collaborate to improve the lives of the aging population.

Design Strategies

Design Strategies — Impact of Aging

November 2016 ∘ Design Strategies ∘
Aging often involves a multitude of changing needs and priorities. However, there are human needs and desires that remain constant throughout the life course. Design strategies for aging must not only address basic physiological and safety needs, but attend to higher-level human needs as well. The universal design approach is being adopted by many forward-thinking designers who aim to support equitable, flexible, and accessible environments for all users.

EBD Journal Club

Tailored Lighting Intervention Improves Measures of Sleep, Depression and Agitation in Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Living in Long-term Care Facilities

February 2015 ∘ EBD Journal Club ∘
Figueiro et al. (2014). Tailored lighting intervention improves measures of sleep, depression, and agitation in persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia living in long-term care facilities. Dovepress, volume 2014:9, pages 1527-1537.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project

El Paso Children's Hospital, El Paso, TX

September 2012 ∘ EDAC Advocate Firm Project ∘
The goal for this project was to establish the first separately licensed children’s hospital in the community of El Paso, Texas with an interior environment that is patient-centered, family focused, community accessible, culturally compatible and a magnet for the recruitment of pediatric medical staff.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project

Lonestar Family Health Center, Conroe, TX

September 2012 ∘ EDAC Advocate Firm Project ∘
The goal for this project was to create a patient-centered healthcare facility, using EBD, objectives include: wayfinding integrated into the architecture, zoned circulation - separation of on-stage and off-stage flow, and clear access to patient care areas with minimal travel distances.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project

St. Luke’s Hospital at The Vintage, Willowbrook, TX

September 2012 ∘ EDAC Advocate Firm Project ∘
The goal for this project was to set a new standard and image of healthcare delivery, using EBD to achieve positive patient outcomes within the expanding hospital system.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project

Janesville Medical Campus – St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital and Dean Clinic Janesville East, Janesville, WI

September 2012 ∘ EDAC Advocate Firm Project ∘
The goal for this project was to create a warm, inviting, calm and patient-centered environment for patients and staff.

Security Implications Of Physical Design Attributes In The Emergency Department

Universal Design Strategies: Impact of Aging Considerations Checklist

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

Understanding the Unique Design Needs of Behavioral Health Facilities, and interview with James Hunt, AIA, NCARB

Lighting And Nurses At Medical–Surgical Units: Impact Of Lighting Conditions On Nurses’ Performance And Satisfaction

How Building a Purposeful Environment Can Impact Assisted Living Residents, an interview with Kelley Hoffman

Design Strategies — Impact of Aging

Tailored Lighting Intervention Improves Measures of Sleep, Depression and Agitation in Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Living in Long-term Care Facilities

El Paso Children's Hospital, El Paso, TX

Lonestar Family Health Center, Conroe, TX

St. Luke’s Hospital at The Vintage, Willowbrook, TX

Janesville Medical Campus – St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital and Dean Clinic Janesville East, Janesville, WI

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