Watched this video about a new surgical table for hip replacements. It helps speed up recovery time for patients and reduces the need for pain killers.
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/health/operating-table-speeds-hip-replacement-recovery-111010
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Super Happy Fun Building:-)
The Happy Rizzi House in Brunswick, Germany was designed by Olaf Jaschke and American pop artist James Rizzi...it certainly isn't high-brow architecture, but it puts a smile on your face!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
CASE (Center for Architecture Science and Ecology)
The research being conducted at CASE is worth keeping up with...
CASE and SOM Have Developed a Modular Phytoremediation Active Wall System
The description above is just a long winded way of describing an interior bio-filtering green wall system. Check out more on this innovative (and way cool looking) system at eVolo. This is one step closer to combining biophilic theory psychologic benefits of nature in the built environment with measurable financial benefits.
Friday, March 2, 2012
The Coolest Thing I've Seen Today...
Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde installs miniature clouds in empty gallery spaces. But these are neither digital manipulations nor fluffy poly-fil sculptures strung from the ceiling. The cloud works are, in fact, real, with Smilde using smoke, moisture, and spot lighting to conjure up his momentary creations. More on this at Architizer.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Now for Something Completely Different...
Just thought I'd share the work of fashion illustrator Cate Parr. I think she has a beautiful sense of utilizing both the positive and negative in her work - what she hasn't painted is just as important as what she has, resulting in dramatic images (I think as designers we can learn a lot from her techniques).
Hong Kong Nightclub
This is Urbanplunger's third place entry in a competition to design a nightclub in Hong Kong...pretty different approach to utilizing every inch available in a dense urban environment (read more at ArchDaily.
Chinese Kindergarten
This is the BaiTang One Kindergarten in Jiangsu, China (for 480 students...can't image that many kindergarteners in one place). The major forms organized along a strong central spine create a very interesting composition. More on this project at ArchDaily.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Bishan Public Library
The images on this post are of the Bishan Pulic Library in Singapore by LOOK Architects...really interesting. See more about this project at ArchDaily.
Monday, February 20, 2012
How Big Is It?
The Scale of the Universe is graphically illustrated from the smallest sub-atomic particles all the way up to the observable universe (interesting to see where some man-made icons fall on the spectrum)...just a way-cool website to geek out to...
--Kent
America's Design and Health Initiative
The byline of the recent AIA Center for Value of Design proposition is that "it is time for architects to consider their role in the public health debate." In particular, what is the role designers play (either positive or negative) in the obesity epidemic in America? This is a debate that is well worth joining and the AIA has created the ADHI to advance the dialogue.
--Kent
Michael Graves Speaks at TEDMED
Michael Graves, recepient of the 2012 Richard M. Driehaus Prize, spoke about hospital room design at TEDMED 2011 - check out his inspirational talk at ArchDaily.
--Kent
DC Controversy for Gehry
Frank Gehry's (winning) proposal for the Eisenhower Memorial is starting to generate a lot of criticism both inside and outside the architectural community. This article posted on ArchDaily outlines the recent harsh words from Leon Krier. I'm sure this is only the beginning of a passionate debate for a memorial that will take a prominent place on the national mall - which side do you take?
--Kent
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Satisfied Patients = Poor Outcomes???
For those who haven't seen it yet, there was an interesting article distributed in a recent Daily Briefing from The Advisory Board..the gist of the article is that some recent research has shown that higher patient satisfaction scores are actually linked to poorer clinical outcomes. My first thought was that this can't be correct, but after thinking it over I can understand how this could be the case - however, it seems to me that there may be a fundamental flaw in the causal link hypothesized by the research. While both clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction are desirable features in any healthcare facility, it is certainly possible to have one without the other (we've all seen institutions that are delivering quality care in facilities that don't live up to patient expectations)...I think more than anything this research points out how disengaged most patients are from their own healthcare experience - to the point that "creature comforts" can trump quality of care. Somewhere in all of this is a proper balance, and hopefully as healthcare facilities designers we can help find it. What do you think?
--Kent
Shortlist!
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Just thought everyone would like to know that we're on the shortlist for the Temple project...interviews are set for this Friday (everyone keep their fingers crossed - this would be a nice project to win).
--Kent
--Kent
More than just mountains and cheese...
You'll notice that I'll include a lot of stuff from/about Switzerland on here (a hold over from living there) - the Swiss have a way of integrating the thoroughly modern with their rich history in a way that enhances both. Check out more of this project in Rapperswil at Architzer.
--Kent
First!
Welcome to the Array Healthcare Facilities Solutions Yellow Studio blog! I'm starting this very informal forum as a way for the Yellow Studio community to share things that are of interest to our practice...things that are relevant, educational, or just plain fun...I'd like to encourage everyone to participate and contribute to the conversation.
--Kent
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