Designing for community, connection and sense of place
09 November, 2020 by James Kelly*Innovative design embraces residents' diversity, defies ageism and embeds community and sense of place.
Korongee Village: a new era in dementia care
31 October, 2020When Korongee Village officially opened its doors in July this year, it marked the beginning of a new era in dementia care in Australia.
Perkins design packs a punch
23 October, 2020Perth's Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research takes its cues from the human body, with a central stairway twisting like a strand of DNA and revealing different activities on different levels.
COVID-19-free areas improve safety after surgery
09 October, 2020A global study has revealed that establishing 'COVID-19-free' areas in hospitals for surgical patients could save lives during additional waves of the pandemic.
Harnessing light to benefit our hospitals
08 October, 2020 by Vince Macri, National Product Manager Healthcare at VersaluxThe artificial light in workplaces, in homes and on mobile, computer and television screens can have serious implications on sleep quality and general health.
Operating theatre ventilation system design
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdAirborne-related contamination control offers one area that could play a much larger role in reducing the rate of hosptial-acquired infections.
Forbo Flooring Systems Eternal design vinyl sheet
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Forbo Flooring SystemsForbo Flooring Systems' Eternal range is a high-quality, heterogeneous sheet vinyl floor covering that fits general-purpose needs, including those within hospital environments.
RHH opens medical hyperbaric chamber
18 September, 2020The Royal Hobart Hospital recently opened its new Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, featuring a state-of-the-art dual-capability hyperbaric chamber.
Delivering human connection through meaningful architectural design
17 September, 2020 by Chad Brown, Group Director — Education and Communities, Partner at ThomsonAdsettHummingbird House is a state-of-the-art children's hospice with an empathic and human-centred design.
The healthcare products taking out Good Design Awards
11 September, 2020We take a look at a small selection of the healthcare products that showcased at the 2020 Good Design Awards.
Pandemic facilities essential in future designs of hospitals and health facilities
10 August, 2020 by Don Marshall, Health Sector Lead – Qld, Partner at ThomsonAdsettThe long-term impact of COVID-19 will see architects required to include facilities to deal with pandemics in all future designs of healthcare facilities.
SA hospital sets example in pandemic handling
06 August, 2020Designed and constructed to deal with extreme events, teams within Royal Adelaide Hospital have delivered world-leading health outcomes during the pandemic.
Lab design fit for phenome researchers
20 July, 2020Created by Hames Sharley, the Australian National Phenome Centre is a state-of-the-art facility for phenome researchers.
Pop-up hospital may be answer to future pandemic needs
11 May, 2020 by Anthony DoddAn SA company has launched a portable isolation hospital for widespread medical emergency hotspots to treat patients with respiratory illnesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virus-filtering mask material created from sugarcane waste
20 April, 2020Dr Thomas Rainey and his team are stepping up work on a nanoparticle-removing material that, prior to the COVID-19 epidemic, was being developed for biodegradable antipollution masks.
