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ennis M E D I C A L C O N S T R U C T I O N D E S I G N MCDM AG.COM | M AY/ J U N E 2017 | Medical Construction & Design 1 As I write this letter, I sit in my offi ce with the lights off and blinds open — taking full advantage of the invigorating ben- efi ts of natural light. Since doing this, I've noticed a clear diff er- ence in not only my productivity level, but also my general mood. I encouraged my co-workers to open their blinds as well. It's not a new topic, however, recent studies such as the "Impact of Workplace Daylight Exposure on Sleep, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life," published by the Interdepartmental Neuroscience program at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, suggest that benefi ts of access to natural light in the workforce go beyond productivity. Researchers concluded there is a strong relationship between workplace daylight exposure and offi ce workers' sleep, activity and even quality of life. Although this study focused on offi ce workers, ongoing research, along with proof from putting these concepts into practice, has shown similar results in healthcare workers. In fact, in this issue of MCD, we explore in-depth the relationship between light and both staff and patient well-being. Learn more in our spotlight section. And, while it plays an important role, lighting is just a small part of the relationship between health and interiors as a whole. A few months ago, more than 30 interior design professionals met during the International Interior Design Association's 20 th annual industry roundtable to discuss the state of the industry and what's next. This resulted in a report and, included in the content covered, were insights where roundtable participants were asked, "Where do you see the interior design profession in 5 or 10 years?" Answers touched on a variety of commercial interiors, but the connection between healthy interiors and human health was clear. This is especially apparent in healthcare. In particular, Jeff Fenwick, vice president, board of directors, International Interior Design Association and president and chief operating offi cer of Tarkett North America, said, "Interior design [and its impact on] determining staffi ng and work strategies will become increasingly important to end-use clients in other vertical markets — especially healthcare, where the work environment is seen as a contributor to better patient care" (IIDA Industry Roundtable, 2017 Report). Inside this issue, we put healthcare interiors under the microscope and examine various topics surrounding this focus. Read on to learn more. Enjoy the issue! Michelle Tennis, Managing Editor Healthy Building = Healthy Occupants Shining the spotlight on healthcare interiors EDITORIAL PURPOSE: Medical Construction & Design ISSN 2155-823X provides the reader with insights and information related to the healthcare construction and design industry. 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M C D M E DICA L CONST RUCT ION & DE SIGN E D I T O R I A L B OA R D Jim Degnan, P.E., LEED AP Principal, Discipline Lead, Electrical, Stantec Tama Duff y Day, FIIDA, FASID, LEED AP BD+C Principal, Firmwide Health & Wellness Practice Area Leader, Gensler Robin Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP Principal, Perkins+Will John Kouletsis, AIA, EDAC Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Design, National Facilities Services, Kaiser Permanente Dan Lee, AAHID, AIA, ASID, IIDA, EDAC Vice President, Architecture and Business Development, Interprise Design, Past President, American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers Alison LeVino Jones, AAHID, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP Principal, LeVino Jones Medical Interiors, Inc., Communications Chair, American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers George J. Mann, AIA Professor, The Skaggs-Sprague Endowed Chair of Health Facilities Design, College of Architecture, Texas A&M; University Founder and Chairman, The RPD (Resource Planning and Development) Group James W. Moler, P.E., LEED AP Member, Green Guide for Health Care Steering Committee T. Scott Rawlings, AIA, FACHA, LEED AP Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader, Payette; Past President, AIA Academy of Architecture for Health J. Patrick Schultz, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Practice Leader, HKS, Inc. Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA, FACHA, FHFI, LEED AP Chairman Emeritus, HKS, Inc. Former President, American Institute of Architects Joseph G. Sprague, FAIA, FACHA, FHFI Senior Vice President/Director Health Facilities, HKS, Inc. Greg Wieland, AIA Design Principal, Altus Architectural Studios, Inc. 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