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Great Solutions | Jan 6, 2016

Shepley Bulfinch develops elegant design solution to address behavioral issues in emergency departments

ED scheme allows staff to isolate unruly patients and visitors in a secure area.

Greenbuild Report | Dec 10, 2015

Sustainable performance: Hospital systems’ new financial and marketing imperative

Several years ago, the healthcare industry would have ranked in the bottom tier among adopters of sustainable design and construction. Now, it is outpacing other nonresidential sectors in moving toward high-performance, healthy environments.

Healthcare Facilities | Nov 6, 2015

Paint company unveils product that can kill bacteria in hospitals

The new product from Sherwin-Williams, called Paint Shield, is said to not only kill over 99.9% of dangerous bacteria, but also reduces growth of “common microbes.”

Healthcare Facilities | Nov 4, 2015

Hospital designers get the scoop on the role of innovation in healthcare

“Innovation” was the byword as 175 healthcare designers gathered in Chicago for the American College of Healthcare Architects/AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Summer Leadership Summit.

Healthcare Facilities | Oct 23, 2015

Mortenson study: Healthcare providers optimistic, but want changes to Affordable Care Act

The 2015 Mortenson Healthcare Industry Study found that 76% of providers are at least optimistic about the future of healthcare, but eight out of 10 would like to see changes made to ACA.

Healthcare Facilities | Sep 29, 2015

The ever changing physician real estate market

In the United States, the environment where outpatient healthcare is being delivered is as dynamic and diverse as the more high profile office and retail markets, writes CBRE Healthcare's Nelson Udstuen.

Healthcare Facilities | Stantec | Sep 21, 2015

5 reasons healthcare organizations are implementing finish standards on construction projects

The desire for improved patient satisfaction, staff retention, and turn-key maintenance are among the top reasons more healthcare groups are implementing finish standards in their spaces, according to VOA Associates' Lauren Andrysiak.

Healthcare Facilities | Aug 28, 2015

Hospital construction/renovation guidelines promote sound control

The newly revised guidelines from the Facilities Guidelines Institute touch on six factors that affect a hospital’s soundscape.

Healthcare Facilities | Aug 28, 2015

7 (more) steps toward a quieter hospital

Every hospital has its own “culture” of loudness and quiet. Jacobs’ Chris Kay offers steps to a therapeutic auditory environment.

Healthcare Facilities | Aug 28, 2015

Shhh!!! 6 ways to keep the noise down in new and existing hospitals

There’s a ‘decibel war’ going on in the nation’s hospitals. Progressive Building Teams are leading the charge to give patients quieter healing environments.   

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