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Written by practicing professionals, educators, and other experts in the field, this book is an essential cornerstone for anyone building a career in healthcare design. Comprehensive coverage of healthcare design fundamentals--from the field's top professionals Healthcare Design examines all of the basic elements necessary to create physical environments that enhance the quality of healthcare delivery. Combining important concepts with practical guidance, this definitive resource: * Covers planning, designing, and furnishing of cost-effective, efficient facilities that serve patient needs * Contains product specification information for a range of design components--from floorcoverings and ceilings to furniture, lighting, textiles, and more * Addresses current topics such as wayfinding, green design, healing art, and therapeutic effects of landscape architecture * Features a wide selection of photographs, including an eight page full-color insert As massive changes in healthcare financing and delivery sweep the industry, the question of how to create facilities that address market considerations, satisfy government regulations, and accommodate patient needs is setting the agenda for today's healthcare design professionals. Healthcare Design is the first comprehensive source of the basic information and resources necessary to plan, design, and furnish efficient physical environments that facilitate quality healthcare delivery.