Google’s new plan to create more accessible offices
A holistic approach to universal design wants to make the work space better for all.
Historic Library to Children’s Lab and an Air Quality Update
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh hosted the September Partner Meeting for Pittsburgh 2030 District participants. Attendees learned about the Museum’s current efficiency efforts and their renovation of the former Carnegie Library
How modern hospitals recognize the impact of design on health
Modern advances in hospital design anticipate and accommodate changes in technology and practice while bolstering the case for healthier patients through better spaces
How to build a hospital for the people
A lush setting, natural light and ventilation, a comfortable environment, and adaptable staff are what have made Singapore’s Khoo Teck Puat Hospital a special place to get better, architect Jerry Ong tells Eco-Business.
Designing a More Inclusive City
Over the years, public seating has been removed from virtually the entire city. While this anti-homelessness strategy has given way a little with the emergence of the city’s many parklets, it’s still in full effect.
Historic Library to Children’s Lab
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh hosted the September Partner Meeting for Pittsburgh 2030 District participants. Attendees learned about the Museum’s current efficiency efforts and their renovation of the former Carnegie Library along with a report from the Allegheny County Health Department on their work, particularly as it relates to our air quality.
How to build a hospital for the people
A lush setting, natural light and ventilation, a comfortable environment, and adaptable staff are what have made Singapore’s Khoo Teck Puat Hospital a special place to get better, architect Jerry Ong tells Eco-Business.
Designing Calgary To Be Accessible For All
Most people don’t think twice about walking down a narrow hall or up a few stairs, but for people with physical disabilities, these small design elements can turn into impassable obstacles.
Health care design for boomers and beyond
As more boomers enter the senior generation, the planning and design community continues to seek ways to design health care and wellness facilities for this significant cohort. This is challenging because there is no clear definition of this cohort’s needs and desires with regard to the health care built environment.
Universal Design Example – Easter Seals House NL
The following are pictorial examples of universal design features in a public space, namely Easter Seals House NL. Note the various elements of universal design, from lowered counters and sinks to side-hinged appliances, as well as pocket doors,… UNIVERSALDESIGNNL.CA