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In our “Healing Architecture” series, we examine the quality of stay in healthcare buildings, focusing on the creation of spaces that actively support recovery.
The needs of older people are often neglected in hospital architecture. Greater focus on age-appropriate design is essential to meet the needs of this growing patient group. Geriatrician Cornel Sieber talked to us about helpful approaches in architecture and the importance for clients to...
When planning children's hospitals, it's essential to consider the unique needs of young patients and the people accompanying them. Herzog & de Meuron kept this in mind when designing the new Zurich Children's Hospital, which will soon open in Zurich-Lengg.
Good lighting design should incorporate natural daylight wherever possible and supplement it with artificial lighting where needed for specific tasks. In the design of healthcare and nursing facilities, the partial or complete immobility of patients is an additional criterion that must be...
In the special topic "Healing Architecture", we engage in discussions with important national and international experts about the criteria for creating high-quality environments in healthcare buildings. The topic will focus on the complex healthcare system, including such specialized...