A superior patient and guest experience begins at the lobby and other wait spaces within the hospital. Tired and worn-out furniture is off-putting and makes visitors question the level of care. Chipped and scuffed chair legs and arms are the introduction to many hospitals, and we all know first impressions are lasting. In this blog, … Continued
The key to creating common areas in senior living communities begins with relaxing, stylish, and supportive lounge seating. Designers should consider lounge collections that meet the needs of the users. Seating that is easily cleaned and maintained is a top priority. Seniors and their levels of mobility should also be considered. The intentional design should … Continued
A school of higher learning is chosen for a few reasons. Obviously, the top reason is the school’s reputation for providing a stellar education. The tuition, and available grants, financial gifts and loans rank high as parents and students make their decisions about what school to attend. It may come as a surprise to know, … Continued
The CDC says Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging, multidrug resistant fungus that has been linked to outbreaks in healthcare facilities, including nursing homes. This potentially deadly fungus has become a major concern in healthcare facilities around the world. It can spread rapidly from person to person and can survive on surfaces for weeks, … Continued
Candida auris or C. auris is an emerging, multidrug resistant fungus that has been linked to outbreaks in healthcare facilities, including hospitals. The fungus can survive on surfaces for weeks, making it challenging to control its spread. According to the CDC, hospitals are particularly vulnerable to C. auris infections due to a patient’s underlying medical … Continued
School libraries have evolved and so has the furniture in them. No longer are simple chairs and tables institutionally set up adjacent to stacks and stacks of books the rule of university library design. Library design trends expect increased technological usage from Gen Z students, so highly interactive and collaborative Information Commons are becoming a necessity.Additionally, functional Learning Commons should … Continued
Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center pulls nature indoors, uniting 20 pediatrics practices with abundant technology, color and comfort by Eileen McMorrow Operating in 20 diverse clinic locations around Roanoke, Virginia, was not an optimal method for delivering pediatric services to its community. When Carilion Clinic realized the opportunity to develop space in a local mall with … Continued
Residential behavioral healthcare centers are in place to help with a wide range of treatments for those in need. At these behavioral locations, safety and care are the most important objectives. The environment, however, serves as powerful mental and physical support at each type of behavioral healthcare location. Kwalu’s behavioral health products focus on the safety required for patients, residents, and staff. Substance … Continued
Senior Living dining experiences are many and varied today. Communities are looking to give seniors choices in what they eat and how they eat. Dining in senior living is a social event for many of the residents. The seating designs in senior living communities should keep pace with the changing dining environments. At Kwalu, the … Continued
To coin a phrase from a famous coming of age movie, life on campus moves pretty fast, if you don’t keep up you could miss it. Students move fast and want their surroundings to reflect their ambition and ability. Comfortable and flexible areas on campus that provide study zones of different types featuring furniture that … Continued
Dining in senior living is as much about the setting as it is about the food. Dining rooms, cafés, coffee bars and ‘happy hour’ lounges allow residents to enjoy the social aspects of dining within their communities. Seating in senior living dining should be versatile. The best ones are comfortable in both a dining space … Continued
