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Podcast

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 32, Part 1, Rachel Gutter, President of the International WELL Building Institute
June 2020 ∘ Podcast ∘
Rachel Gutter, President of the International WELL Building Institute, describes how the IWBI is leading the global movement to transform our buildings, communities and organizations in ways that help people thrive.
Webinar

Filling the Breach: Unprecedented Challenges, Rapid Inspiration and Innovations
May 2020 ∘ Webinar ∘
These have certainly been unprecedented times in the healthcare industry, challenging existing healthcare best practices and the built environment that supports them. A lot has been learned in a short amount of time. Join this panel of industry leaders for a dynamic and frank discussion about what we’ve seen and where we are headed, including:   What immediate challenges were confronted? What solutions were implemented? How has innovation emerged out of necessity? What immediate observations were made and lessons learned?
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Webinar

FleXX: A Study on Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 2020 ∘ Webinar ∘
This webinar will delve into the results of a research study exploring the meaningful use of flexibility across multiple layers for facilities including site, structure, skin, services, space plan, and social areas, and how these findings specifically apply, or differ, during a pandemic. Presenters will share a framework to design for flexibility, examples of how flexibility is being deployed currently, and a deeper look at a health system’s rapid response and long-term planning.
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Webinar

Three Case Studies: Excellence in Evidence-based Design
May 2020 ∘ Webinar ∘
This webinar highlights three prestigious, award-winning projects which used the EBD process in their pursuit of increasing value, improving health outcomes, and engaging stakeholders. Come hear the stories of how they did it and what they learned that can be applied to your projects!
EBD Journal Club

EBD Journal Club: Simulation-Based Mock-Up Evaluation of a Universal Operating Room
April 2020 ∘ EBD Journal Club ∘
Shultz, J., Borkenhagen, D., Rose, E., Gribbons, B., Rusak-Gillrie, H., Fleck, S., Muniak, A., Filer, J. (2020). Health Environments Research & Design Journal. DOI: 10.1177/1937586719855777
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Webinar

Forget Me Not: My Experience Living with Dementia
April 2020 ∘ Webinar ∘
This webinar will share the results of this unique research project, tell their stories and first hand perspectives, and uncover what is working and what is not in various care environments. Through this alternative vision, attendees will benefit from these researchers’ findings and insights as they consider the design of environments for this significant group of elders. 
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Webinar

The Hub of All Things Fun: Connecting Innovative Design with Play for Hospitalized Children
April 2020 ∘ Webinar ∘
This webinar will share their design process and highlight key attributes of the “Hub of All Things Fun” which includes space for arts and crafts, art therapy, CCTV studio, dramatic play, infant/toddler, kitchen, music therapy, reading, sensory play, and teen activities.