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Practical Tips for Integrating EBD into the Traditional Design Process
January 2017 ∘ Webinar

This webinar provides practical tips for searching for, evaluating, and using evidence in the design process. The speakers discuss how to use evidence in design decisions, how to measure the effect of your design on outcomes, and how to share a projects’ findings as evidence for others to use in EBD.
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Innovative Hospitals Created by Architecture's Most Renowned Designers
December 2016 ∘ Webinar

This webinar looks at these projects and delivers a thoughtful retrospective on what has worked well (and less well), the types of relationships between the internationally known designers and associate architects, and offers a glimpse into what the healthcare clients were hoping to achieve with these high-profile commissions.
Interview

Incorporating Social Connectivity Into the Built Environment to Accommodate Aging Populations, an interview with Charlotte Yeh, M.D.

December 2016 ∘ Interview

Learn about: the need for current healthcare systems to accommodate a growing number of older Americans, how healthcare needs change as people age, design features that can help older patients feel more at home in an inpatient setting, and how home design can contribute to personal health and satisfaction over time.
Executive Summary

Universal Design: Designing for Human Needs
November 2016 ∘ Executive Summary

Learn about: the current state of aging and associated health conditions, the alignment between universal design and sustainable design strategies inspired by environments for aging, and universal design models that enable flexible and adaptable spaces to support aging needs and human needs.
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. 
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.

 
Issue Brief

Universal Design: Designing for Human Needs
November 2016 ∘ Issue Brief

As part of the impact of aging toolbox, in this issue brief you will learn about the current state of aging and associated health conditions, the alignment between universal design and sustainable design strategies inspired by environments for aging, and universal design models that enable flexible and adaptable spaces to support aging needs and human needs.
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Webinar

Storytelling in the Built Environment
November 2016 ∘ Webinar

In this webinar learn how designing a healthcare environment that serves as a memorable and engaging “third place” supports patients and their family through their journey, while delivering engaging narratives about the values of the organization.
Project Brief

Green House Design: A Natural Fit for Elder Environment
November 2016 ∘ Project Brief

Learn about: the homelike model for resident care Riverside Assisted Living Facility Administration wanted to apply, the full-scale mock-ups of the proposed living spaces that launched the project, and the ‘neighborhood’ concept that enables greater resident independence as well as safety.
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Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned About Population Health
October 2016 ∘ Lessons Learned

The following are compiled from research literature, case studies, interviews, and other materials to provide an overview on the topic of population health.