Monthly Archives: August 2012

Designing Refuge: A Hospice Case Study

Posted on August 27, 2012 by admin

In part four of this series on hospice design, Ila Burdette of Perkins+Will illustrates how a thoughtful hospice design benefits patients, caregivers and families while also attracting community interaction. Willson Hospice in Albany, Georgia illustrates the latest hospice design trends …

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Reaching Out, Ushering In: Transparent Buildings & Regenerative Gardens

Posted on August 20, 2012 by admin

In part three of this series on hospice design, Ila Burdette of Perkins+Will discusses the importance of the design of outdoor spaces at a hospice in supporting the work of the caregivers. Welcoming hospices that sensitively house treatment programs for the terminally …

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Making Places to Talk is Critical in Hospice Design

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

In part two of this series on hospice design, Ila Burdette of Perkins+Will discusses how good design considers the needs of the patient and the family members to provide a variety of comfortable and appropriate settings for all types of …

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Connecting Communities and Caregivers: Hospice Design

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

In part one of this new three-part series on healthcare design, Ila Burdette, principal at Perkins+Will, discusses the unique challenges of designing a hospice and how design can be used to create a welcoming magnet for the community. Photos are …

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