The Future of Clinical Lab Design
Clarian Pathology Laboratory
By John Eble, M.D., MBA & Don Altemeyer, AIA, ACHA
The future of clinical laboratory design and administration is here. It is located at the head of a canal in downtown Indianapolis, tethered to a pneumatic tube system, adjacent to a people mover, highly automated, and remote from where blood is drawn and tissues samples extracted.
Trends in Culture and Lifestyle
The Impact on Healthcare Environments
by Linda Gabel, IIDA, AAHID
As we move toward the second decade of the 21st century, profound changes in our population, lifestyle and culture will impact the design of healthcare environments overall, especially the interiors.
Healthy Building MaterialsAnd the USGBC Report on PVC
What you need to know for your facility
By Tom Lent, Policy Director, Healthy Building Network
PVC plastic (also known as vinyl) is a widely used— though highly controversial—building material in healthcare settings. Due to concerns about the health impacts of the material, major health systems such as Kaiser Permanente are seeking PVC-free substitutes for new construction. In response, product manufacturers have rolled out a range of new medical products
and building materials that advertise their avoidance of PVC. In counterpoint, the Vinyl Institute launched an aggressive advertising campaign to brand PVC as a green material.
