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December 9, 2022  |  Lab: Human Experience (Hx), Research Journals

Care in the Time of Crisis: Designing for Patients with Behavioral Health Needs in the Emergency Department

Behavioral health needs are increasing at an alarming rate with one in five adults experiencing a mental illness of varying acuity. Prior research shows that 68 percent of adults with behavioral health conditions also have chronic medical comorbidities. However, current behavioral health services are plagued by access, payment, and provider gaps. The lack of care... Read more »

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December 9, 2022  |  Lab: Human Experience (Hx), Innovation Incubator, Research Journals

Reimagining Birthing Unit Design: A Qualitative Study to Improve Women’s Birthing Experience in Hospitals

In the United States, the maternal mortality rate is 23.8 per 100,000 pregnancies representing 861 maternal deaths in 2020.1 Hospitals have made pregnancy a medical condition rather than a life event and it lacks patient-centeredness and empathy.2 To resolve the issue of maternal mortality and solve the physical challenges evolving during care, the need for... Read more »

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December 9, 2022  |  Lab: Human Experience (Hx), Research Journals

Impact of Virtual Healthcare on an Aging Population: Future of Care Delivery

This research aims to present the impact that COVID-19 had in the field of geriatrics. The article showcases challenges faced and current behavioral trends seen in the elderly population post-pandemic as it pertains to their healthcare needs. The aging population is the most vulnerable group of patients being cared for by the social care systems... Read more »

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March 30, 2022  |  Lab: Research Journals

Nurturing the Nurturer Through Design: Spaces for Staff that Support, De-stress, and Connect

Employee Retention is a concern for every industry because turnover is costly and disruptive. For healthcare organizations the turnover rate is approximately 16.2% with the average cost of turnover for a bedside Registered Nurse (RN) ranging from $38,900-$59,700. Our healthcare workers continue to be at the front line of the COVID-19 global pandemic where their... Read more »

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March 30, 2022  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator, Research Journals, Resilience

Living with Wildfire: Exploring A Resilient Future for Fire Prone Areas

The threat of wildfires in California has significantly altered quality of life in the region. Adaptation will require fundamental corrections in land stewardship, development patterns, and building practices. Design professionals must make sense of an overwhelming array of information. In this article a literature review summarizes design relevant information including the role of wildfire in... Read more »

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July 19, 2021  |  Lab: Research Journals

An Interlace of Regenerative Design in Ambulatory Care: Emerging Practices and Principles of Healthcare Decentralization in Community-Based Design

What design strategies should be used for expanding the boundary of healthcare facilities beyond the conventional norm? How could design practice create a facility that is more than a community wellness center? This paper focuses on the expansion and decentralization of healthcare within a community context. For academics and practitioners, the changing landscape of the... Read more »

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July 19, 2021  |  Lab: Research Journals

Conceptual Innovations in Healthcare Design: Therapeutic Community as a Translational Laboratory

This investigation was conducted for a conceptual design competition, specifically focusing on the design of a therapeutic community for space travel. The competition encouraged innovation by asking participants to solve challenges anticipated in the future delivery of healthcare without the usual restrictions tied to budget, schedule, and codes. This research focused on Translational Medicine, or... Read more »

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July 19, 2021  |  Lab: Research Journals

Outside the Box: An Innovative Approach to Vault Design and the Evolution of the Radiation Oncology Environment

This article investigates the design strategies for enhancing the well-being, comfort, and safety of the patient along with providing spaces for the care givers that streamlines workflow, adapt to technology and care within the premises of radiation oncology treatment. The vault is the core of the radiation oncology treatment process. This study analyzed how the... Read more »

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July 19, 2021  |  Lab: Energy, Innovation Incubator, Research Journals

COVID-19 Response: Impact of Adaptive Working Behavior on Operating Carbon

The COVID-19 public health crisis has affected many aspects of daily living and working behavior, impacting carbon footprint. This research aims to explore adaptive working behavior and its direct and quantifiable environmental impacts. It studies various working and commuting behavior scenarios on energy consumption and the carbon footprint of commuting and building operations. The paper... Read more »

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July 19, 2021  |  Lab: Research Journals

Book Review: Research Methods for the Architectural Profession, by Ajla Aksamija

Research in the profession of Architecture has been an ill-defined endeavor for decades. During the 1980’s, research was by and large under the purview of academic institutions, and it was primarily focused on issues that were perceived by professionals as having questionable relevance to their work. Through the end of the millennium firms, with few... Read more »

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March 14, 2021  |  Lab: Design Process

Parametric Framework for a Feasibility Study of Zero-Energy Residential Buildings for the Design Stage

The construction of zero energy buildings has been an impactful response to global warming and energy crises. Despite numerous approaches to model net-zero-energy buildings, it is still a challenge for building designers to evaluate the possibility of achieving this goal during the architectural design phases. This article, therefore, aims to offer a systematic framework for... Read more »

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