Healthcare Design Magazine: Architecture and Interior Design Trends for Healthcare Facilities

USGBC Announces LEED 2012 Ballot Date

Jennifer Kovacs Silvis — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:40:26 +0000

The LEED 2012 fourth public comment period is open through May 28, 2012, and to allow users to fully understand the program prior to voting, the LEED 2012 ballot will now open on August 15, 2012.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports that the next two months will be used to preview the LEED 2012 program support, including credit documentation, online forms, education, reference guide, and new interactive online tools.

The Most Influential People in Healthcare Design: Tama Duffy Day

Todd Hutlock — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:31:25 +0000

Tama Duffy Day, FASID, FIIDA, LEED AP

Principal and Healthcare Global Interior Design Leader, Perkins+Will

Finding the Safer Alternative

Shandi Matambanadzo — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:10:32 +0000

The issue of infection control in the healthcare environment is fraught with complications. With regulations already in place, it is clear that there is no room for error for hospitals when it comes to hospital-acquired infections.

The Most Influential People in Healthcare Design: Jain Malkin

Todd Hutlock — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:06:30 +0000

Jain Malkin, CID, AAHID, EDAC

President, Jain Malkin Inc.

Jain Malkin is a leader in the field of healthcare interior design and has always been on the cutting edge of the latest design trends. Not only designed for style but always stylish, her projects display a knowledge of evidence-based design to back up every choice she makes.

Perkins Eastman Adds to Staff

Shandi Matambanadzo — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:26:54 +0000

The Executive Committee of international design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman is pleased to announce that Steven Gifford, AIA, has joined the firm’s New York office as a Principal. Gifford joins with more than 30 years as a national and international leader in the design, programming, and planning of major science, technology, education, and healthcare buildings.

EwingCole to Provide Master Planning for Hospital Center

Shandi Matambanadzo — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:41:54 +0000

EwingCole, an architecture and engineering firm, has been selected by the Phelps Memorial Hospital Center to develop a five-year facility master plan. Located on 69-acres in Sleepy Hollow, NY, Phelps Memorial Hospital Center is a 235-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital.

Steffian Bradley Head Named to AIA College of Fellows

Jennifer Kovacs Silvis — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:12:01 +0000

Kurt Rockstroh, President and CEO of Steffian Bradley Architects (SBA), was elevated to The American Institute of Architects’ prestigious College of Fellows (FAIA).

The American Institute of Architects Jury of Fellows announced its decision to elevate Rockstroh as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) in February.

The Most Influential People in Healthcare Design: David Allison

Todd Hutlock — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:04:26 +0000

David Allison, FAIA, ACHA

Professor of Architecture and the Director of Graduate Studies in Architecture + Health, Clemson University

Preliminary Editorial Lineup for the May 2012 Issue of HEALTHCARE DESIGN

Todd Hutlock — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:44:33 +0000

The following articles are in the works for the June 2012 issue of HEALTHCARE DESIGN magazine -- our annual International Issue, featuring stories from around the globe. Watch this space for updates!

The Most Influential People in Healthcare Design: Robert N. Mayer

Todd Hutlock — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:46:40 +0000

Robert N. Mayer, PhD

President, Hulda B. and Maurice L. Rothschild Foundation