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Research-Based Design Intervention Benefits Health Center Community and Staff

Medical waiting rooms have a reputation for being sterile and utilitarian, rather than comforting and nurturing. And there’s a gap in the research about whether elements such as seating arrangement and choice, artwork and cultural relevancy are important factors in

On May 28, 2018 in Inspiration

Why Mindfulness by Sam Barry What is mindfulness? According to Mindful.org, mindfulness is “Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s

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On April 15, 2018 in Healthcare Design

All about Guidelines!   By Jane Rohde Introduction This month, Sunbrella is bringing to you; All about Guidelines! There are some exciting new resources being completed by the Facility Guidelines Institute that have been introduced in 2018. What is the

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April 14, 2018

Wayfinding: Not Just about Signage   By Jane Rodhe Introduction This month, Sunbrella is bringing to you; Wayfinding: Not Just about Signage!  Designing a complete wayfinding system improves a healthcare experience for patients, residents, visitors and families, and visiting physicians

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On April 10, 2018 in Hospitality Design

The Long Reach of Residential Design   By Sam Barry It has long been a given that high-end residential interior design influences hospitality design. While this continues to be true today, certain demographic and psychographic phenomena are changing that relationship.

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On March 30, 2018 in Inspiration

Health and Well-Being   By Sam Barry When Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) was launched in 2000, it spurred sustained attention on the environmental impact of design, engineering and construction specifications and decisions. After a decade of focusing

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