Tag Archives: Healthcare Architecture

Seismically sound: Mastering unpredictable movement in healthcare settings

Over the nearly 30 years since this legislation was passed, a rash of innovations have been incorporated into hospital design and construction, including advanced seismic systems (such as seismic isolation, damping, and buckling-restrained braces), nonlinear analysis techniques, comprehensive nonstructural bracing, and performance-based evaluations. There is an increasing understanding that structures and communities need to be resilient.

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Impact of flooring on healthcare visitors

Designers can make healthcare spaces safer and more comfortable in a variety of ways. From controlling aromas and sound to creating community spaces that encourage relaxing interactions, design professionals can bring to hospitals many design elements to make the environment more friendly, open, and welcoming.

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