Can Architectural Design Actually Reduce Dementia Agitation? Here’s What the Research Shows
Research on dementia care design highlights the role of wayfinding, privacy, and glare control. Explore how those findings can inform glazing decisions in memory care environments.
The Behavioral Health Design Mistake Hiding in Plain Sight
Behavioral health glazing specifications often prioritize safety and privacy while overlooking how visibility must function across patient rooms, observation areas, corridors, and staff spaces. Coordinated visibility planning can better support observation, privacy, safety, and dignity.
Child Safe Blinds : A Safer Choice for Schools and Hospitals
June 3rd through 8th marks Child Safety Week—a time to reflect on how we can design safer spaces for children in schools, healthcare settings, and
Innovative Glass Solutions for Healing Environments
As healthcare design evolves, architects must now balance aesthetics with performance—especially when it comes to patient privacy. Whether it’s an ICU, behavioral health unit, or
Privacy Glass: A Fortified Barrier for Staff Safety
Deep Dive: Safety Challenges and Cost-Benefit Analysis Specific Types of Privacy Glass and Their Applications To effectively address complex safety concerns in high-risk environments, various
5 Ways Healthcare Uses For Privacy Glass Windows
The term, ‘Privacy glass’ is referred to by many names such as smart glass, switchable glass, e-glass, integral blinds, non-electric privacy glass or privacy glass
Battling the Infection Control Issue in Healthcare Environments
Healthcare environments are working hard to reduce the spread of infection. Smart design choices can support and strengthen these efforts. In recent years, the healthcare
Combating Noise challenges in Healthcare Facilities
Addressing Noise Challenges in Healthcare Facilities Noise Challenges in Healthcare Facilities continues to be a major concern. According to a national survey by the Centers
Privacy Glass Inspired by Therapeutic Design
What Is Therapeutic Design? Therapeutic design focuses on creating spaces that support the emotional, physical, and behavioral well-being of both visitors and occupants. In healthcare,
Issues Keeping Healthcare Providers And Designers Up At Night?
Original article posted on Healthcare Design Magazine by Debra Levin The Center for Health Design’s Mission The Center for Health Design aims to deliver built
