Health-care facilities can be stressful places for patients and visitors, with depressing waiting rooms, rows of uncomfortable seating, a blaring television. But designers of some medical spaces are remedying the situation. A more holistic approach includes mood-elevating colors and artwork. Chairs are angled to look out the window. Screens offer calming nature scenes instead of newsfeeds.
Designers Creating A Less-stressful Environment For Health-care Spaces
Kim Cook, Denver Post: Living
Fri, 02/17/2017 - 3:34pm
Topics: sheila semrou milwaukee-based studies diane l max health center stephen yablon architecture west harrison ewingcole carolyn baross perkins canada nemours children s hospital treatment florida hospital women adelaide australia philips ambient experience mri at mercy st john s hospital st louis colorado center reproductive medicine robert indiana s hope dr brian levine we melissa thompson westport but greenwich hospital i semrou the new york york new york city a memorial sloan kettering new york baross a u.s baross orlando florida children children s hospital i connecticut designers environment health-care spaces areas patients waiting light patient chairs lighting rooms room facilities nature floors window fireplaces seating flooring elements project soothing long views large colors scenes warm feel area create natural visitors designed provide comfort
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