How sustainable design can transform health care
26 August, 2019 by Jonathan Cartledge*Dubbed a "sustainability superstar" by a national property awards judging panel, the $1.8 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital is setting the standard for green health care in Australia.
ApexCare Patient Lift APC-10150SL
17 July, 2019 | Supplied by: ApexcareThe Patient Lift is used to move a patient from between their bed, wheelchair and batch room, saving the nurse vocational injury and ensuring patient safety.
Living a happier life
08 July, 2019With vibrant Indigenous art and a fire pit in the backyard, dialysis centre Purple House emanates warmth and laughter, reflecting its role as a place of healing.
Green May Industrial GM09S Multifunctional Household electric bed
02 July, 2019Green May is a Taiwanese company that specialises in electric beds for nursing homes and for elderly patients living at home.
Through the eyes of a child
29 May, 2019Perth Children's Hospital uses colour to create a welcoming, family-friendly environment.
Healing space doesn't 'feel' like a hospital
25 March, 2019Five years on, the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse provides cancer patients with light-filled space that doesn't feel like a hospital, aiding their recovery.
Biophilic design in health care
29 January, 2019 by Natassja Wynhorst* | Supplied by: Interite Healthcare InteriorsIncorporating nature into the design of healthcare facilities aids in the healing process of patients.
Clinical waste — a major environmental burden
07 January, 2019 by Co-authors*: Allana Bryan, Greg Doran, Clare Flakelar, Julia Howitt, Michael Oelgemöller, Linda ShieldsDetermined to understand the impact of hospital waste, this study examined the volume of waste from an Australian hospital's operating theatres.
Northern Beaches Hospital — a new model of health care
09 November, 2018The first hospital in NSW to achieve a 4 Star Green Star rating, the much anticipated Northern Beaches Hospital combines practicality and elegance.
Sustainable superabsorbents
06 November, 2018Manufacturers of superabsorbent products used in health- and aged-care facilities, such as incontinence pads, are using sustainable materials.
Waste not, want not
18 October, 2018 by Laini BennettA family-owned dental practice in Victoria is demonstrating that good business practice and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Royal at heart
08 October, 2018The emotional and physical needs of patients, their loved ones and carers are at the heart of the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Ribbon of light defines new ANMF headquarters
17 September, 2018Inspired by undulating fabric, the new ANMF headquarters offers a light-filled environment that is both serene and practical.
Marlin Medical KwickScreen Air retractable, printed room partition
01 September, 2018 | Supplied by: JD Healthcare GroupThe KwickScreen Air is a printed room partition that can be retracted when not in use and pulled out to any length up to 3 m in an instant without needing to use brakes.
Prefab-ulous flexibility
06 August, 2018 by Harm Hollander*Prefabricated construction can offer efficiency, quality and cost savings. So why is this technique not more widespread in hospital construction?
