Dochitect quoted in Commercial Construction & Renovation’s cover story “Healing by Design”

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Much like casinos, hospitals have the power to make time stand still. This ability, shaped by their infrastructure and the clinicians within, impacts patients and staff in various ways. Healthcare environments are constantly transforming. No longer are hospitals and clinics designed solely for treatment. They are becoming carefully crafted spaces that promote healing, reduce stress and support both patient and staff well-being. Architectural design is at the forefront of this shift, with light materials and design elements working together to improve care delivery outcomes and redefine the healthcare experience.

Today’s most effective healthcare designs are informed by a growing body of evidence showing that the physical environment directly impacts physical and emotional health. This understanding is shaping a new generation of medical facilities.

“I’ve made the argument that architecture is a medical intervention and has as much impact on our bodies and health as much as a pill you might take or a procedure you might get in a waiting room,’’ says Diana Anderson, MD, M.Arch, FACHA, who brings together a background in both medicine and architecture through education and professional experience. “Existing evidence in clinical and architectural professions shows that spaces around us impact our brains and bodies just as much as medical intervention.”

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