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EDAC Advocate Firm Project
December 2019 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The primary goal of this project was to apply the evidence-based design process to inform the design of the new school building. The transdisciplinary team evaluated current research pertaining to the student population, conducted focus groups with staff, and planned a formal study to test hypothesized outcomes in the new space compared to the old space.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
September 2012 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal for this project was to create a standard process that facilitates appropriate hand washing practice prior to caregiver interaction with the patient.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
September 2012 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal for this project was to create an environment in which art would aid in reducing stress and foster wellbeing while functioning as a supportive component in the overall healing process. 

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
September 2012 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal for this project was to integrate a comprehensive art program into Fort Belvoir Community Hospital’s sophisticated way-finding system, designed to serve patients, family, and staff.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
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.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
September 2012 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal for this project was to design the new UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay for health -- for the individuals who will use the new Medical Center, the Mission Bay community, and the greater global environment.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
September 2011 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal for this project was to improve the patient and visitor experience in the Emergency Department (ED) waiting room of a large community hospital with long wait times by introducing evidence-based art. To analyze the effect of art through rigorous research.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
September 2011 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal for this project was to design nurse servers and charting stations in patient rooms that would allow the caregivers to stay close to the patient’s bedside. By reducing the travel distance required to gather supplies and equipment and walk to the nurse station to chart, nurses would have more time to provide direct patient care.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
September 2015 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal for this project was to change a patient’s hospital experience through specific environmental design features aimed at reducing stress.

EDAC Advocate Firm Project
September 2010 EDAC Advocate Firm Project

The goal for this project was to promote the healing process for the patients of Simlow Cancer Hospital by using the evidence-based premise that appropriate art has the power to lower stress, anxiety and pain, as well as increase patient satisfaction through the improved perception of the quality of care delivered.