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Medical Construction & Design | JA N UA RY/ F EBRUA RY 2018 | MCDM AG.COM
Facilities' owners and
operators are taking notice
of fl ooring as a system rather
than just another pretty
fi nish. Owners and operators
are eager to understand the
benefi ts and challenges of
the wide variety of fl ooring
options to make informed
decisions on what's best for
their facility.
Today, healthcare fl ooring
should be aesthetically
pleasing, sustainable in
its product material and
chemical makeup and have
characteristics that contribute
to a patient's healing, such as
low VOC, fall protection and
prevention and acoustical
aspects. It is also important
that fl ooring allows facilities'
staff to maintain a clean,
infection-free environment
without a multiple-step
cleaning protocol.
Healthcare fl ooring is
Today's top three trends, inspiration behind healthcare fl ooring
Spotlight
Flooring
NATURAL LOOKS (Top) Phthalate-free
vinyl plank contributes to better
indoor air quality, while the wood
tones provide residential warmth.
The different fl oor colors draw
eyes to the open seating areas and
visually create distinct zones.
> The color and shape of the brown
porcelain tile mimics a wood plank,
while the contrasting lighter curved
path guides the visitor through
the interior garden back to the
water feature and elevators.
Motivation
Behind Innovation
BY HEATHER FLANNERY