Medical Construction & Design

MAY-JUN 2017

Medical Construction & Design (MCD) is the industry's leading source for news and information and reaches all disciplines involved in the healthcare construction and design process.

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2 Medical Construction & Design | M AY/ J U N E 2017 | MCDM AG.COM May/June 2017 > Volume 13, Issue 3 > mcdmag.com Contents 40 46 FEATURES 34 Humanizing the Military Hospital Irwin Army Community Hospital deploys new standard in healthcare facilities for the military. 40 A Look Ahead Design and the future delivery of comprehensive cancer centers. How advances in cancer treatment are altering how healthcare providers and architects are conceiving, planning and designing the comprehensive cancer center of the future. 46 Healing By Mother Nature Past, present and the future of incorporating biophilic patterns in healthcare projects. Studies and research results continue to support the importance of integrating natural elements and biophilic design patterns into new projects and renovations. Nowhere is this more important than healthcare settings. 50 One Objective, Many Benefi ts Total system balance in healthcare facilities is no easy task. The healthcare setting is one of the most challenging and high-stakes environments for testing and balancing a heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system. Fortunately, guidance is available. 52 Opening the Door Today's trends in healthcare doors & hardware. Evidence-Based Design seeks to create a therapeutic environment by eliminating visual stressors and emphasizing pleasant aesthetics right down to the details, including doors and hardware. ON THE COVER

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