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A short dip at Spirit Falls takes a bit longer than originally intended. Join our Patreon to get fun perks, including dice gifts and early access to the podcast/VODs: https://www.patreon.com/dicedragonsguild We've got MERCH: https://tinyurl.com/ddgmerch Music by Alexandre Miller - The Boy King of Idaho (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WvWTz5TPYOuoZ77e2iIX8?si=bhT8sX2gS_e8huPQnWd81Q) Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0: By Attribution license. Music & Ambient sounds by Michael Ghelfi. Please support him at his Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi) and like and subscribe to his YouTube channel (   / @michaelghelfistudios  ) Sound Effects from ZapSplat.com (https://www.zapsplat.com) GM: Izzi Players: Cuba as Ayla, Adam as Eldon, Amanda as Iolite, Patrick as Kai, and Julie as Kethra

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1.7 MILLION gamers and counting are playing on Womplay.io, the brainchild of Adrian Krion, CEO of Spielworks. Will you ever guess though what rewards the gamers prefer to receive on the playform? Tune into this week's episode of Crypto and Blockchain Talk with the host, Aviva Ounap, as she and Adrian explore the latest news and talk about the world of gaming and NFTs. In addition, all interviews are streamed on Crypto24Radio.com, bringing you the latest news on all things blockchain and crypto-related all day, every day - plus music! So stay tuned and enjoy. We LOVE having you as our listener, and friend! __________________________ Do you want us to talk about your project or company? Email us: education@saviidigital.com Disclaimer: NO FINANCIAL ADVICE The information on this channel/website is provided for education and informational purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this channel is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. The information on this channel/website and provided from or through this channel/website is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user, or anyone else. This channel/website is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the factual circumstances of your individual situation. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading, or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this channel/website without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor.

This episode is brought to you by AppFigures! Head to https://appfigures.com/on/gamedevunchained.com to try App figures for free. If you like it, use our special code GDU3030 to get 30% off for the next 3 months. About this episode: Read the full article here (https://wp.me/pcB0ew-Ya) Blockchain and NFT in games is a hot topic these past two years and is fast becoming the 'it thing' for the future of monetization of games. Like any monetization model that came before (downloadable content, loot boxes, etc.) there is both strong support and resistance to this new technology for games. Adrian Krion Connect with Adrian Krion: https://www.spielwork.com/en/ Connect with us: https://twitter.com/gamedevunchaind https://www.facebook.com/gamedevunchained https://www.instagram.com/gamedevunchaind/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/support

The Esports Biz Show discusses NFTs & Crypto in Esports & Gaming with CEO of Spielworks, Adrian Krion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adrian Krion just us to discuss how you can earn crypto while playing video games on Womplay. A gamer at heart, Adrian grew up living and breathing the gaming world. From age 7, when he created its first game, Adrian kept dreaming of something bigger. He launched several electronic trading systems, designed and developed markets for 7 years at Deutsche Börse Group, a Germany-based exchange organization. Adrian also founded several companies including Techdev Solutions, an IT Service Provider, powering Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant. He then sold this company and established Spielworks. With Spielworks, Adrian aims to fully integrate blockchain into the vast world of gaming and make the use of block­chain in games more accessible to gamers. Links Spielworks: https://spielworks.com/ (https://spielworks.com/) Womplay: https://womplay.io/ (https://womplay.io/) Wombat: https://getwombat.io/ (https://getwombat.io/) *Disclaimer. Richard Carthon is the Founder of Crypto Current. All opinions expressed by members of the Crypto Current Team, Richard or his guest on this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Crypto Current. You should not treat any opinion expressed by Richard as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of his opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only. ~ Want to learn more about cryptocurrency? Check out our http://crypto-current.co/blog/ (blog) and follow us on https://twitter.com/_cryptocurrent_ (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/cryptocurrent_/ (Instagram), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0M1oMbt69WLqBF0DZdNbcQ (YouTube), https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/crypto-current (Clubhouse),https://www.linkedin.com/company/crypto-current-llc/ ( )https://www.uptrennd.com/user/NDQ2Mg== (Uptrennd), and https://www.linkedin.com/company/crypto-current-llc/ (LinkedIn) for even more educational content. ~ Stay up to date with the latest crypto news by opting-in to our https://pages.rasa.io/signup/crypto (newsletter)! You’ll receive personalized daily emails and curated content, powered by artificial intelligence.  ~ Are you an Accredited Investor looking to invest in cryptocurrency? Check out http://crescentcitycapital.com (Crescent City Capital). ~ We hope you are enjoying our content! If you found this content valuable and you’re willing to support us in creating even better educational content, we greatly appreciate crypto donations.  BTC: 3BpSmgS8h1sNtbk6VMiVWxoftcwBxAfGxR ETH: 0x743c0426CE838A659F56aFC4d3c10872d758EC79  LTC: MKCpf3qEVfT6yprhDhkJJcdNpqh5PZXSbx

In this episode, we interview Adrian Krion - CEO & Founder, Spielworks, to revisit the applications of blockchain technology in the gaming industry. Spielworks is behind the Wombat wallet which supports EOS and Telos blockchains. Also, the company has a gaming rewards platform called Womplay, that uses EOS tokens to reward its users. Guest – Adrian Krion – CEO & Founder, Spielworks Website – https://womplay.io/

Jon Jordan talks to Spielworks MD Adrian Krion about his vision to making blockchain gaming mass market via Wombat, the 'one-stop' EOS wallet, which has recently expanded to the Womplay rewards platform, which supports both blockchain and non-blockchain games.

WEB: https://bit.ly/2NZmnrx TWITTER: @adrihosan FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Adrihosanceramica/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adrihosan_tiles/ YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/2qhwIUy Escucha mi Podcast en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/178u6dXJFDBTsVKEL9YQ8G Escucha mi Podcast en Google Podcast http://bit.ly/2mcfqpL Escucha mi Podacst en iTunes https://apple.co/2qvTAj8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- En este episodio hacemos un unboxing del cartel fabricado con Solid Surface Krion retroiluminado con led para nuestra exposición. Recordad que podemos realizar cualquier trabajo con Krion en todo el territorio nacional. Además os presentamos Movihaus, la nueva constructora de casas modulares industrializadas. Es un proyecto que nos hace muchísima ilusión. Espero que os guste.

In the second half of Cheryl’s conversation with Rebecca Donner, they discuss The Women in Healthcare Initiative which began in Washington DC about two years ago, to elevate the professional development of women in healthcare -- both the providers and the businesses that support the providers. “The networking and the mentorship, and simply the acceleration of careers provided by the membership has been outstanding,” shares Rebecca. “We were stunned when we found out there wasn’t a membership chapter in Nashville, so we started one.”  This and more on the changing face of healthcare design from this passionate 30-year healthcare design veteran. ‘Show-Me State’ native Rebecca Donner made her way to Nashville to earn an interior design degree at O’More College of Design. After graduating and completing challenging internship work, she found her calling in commercial healthcare interior design work. In 1993 this led her to found an interior design firm that specializes in health care design. Inner Design Studio began with one client and one employee. Today the 12 person firm handles numerous projects a year. Nashville’s leading healthcare interior design firm, Inner Design Studio is a strong team of experienced designers who have completed more than 891 medical facilities throughout the country. Rebecca has published articles in Healthcare Design Magazine, Medical Construction & Design Magazine, Floor Focus Magazine and Health Facilities Management Magazine. In 2018, Rebecca was the recipient of the second annual International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Tennessee Chapter Legend Award. Learn more about Rebecca Donner and Inner Design Studio by visiting http://innerdesignstudio.com. Learn more about Women In Healthcare by visiting: http://womeninhealthcare.org. In part two of Cheryl’s conversation today with Rebecca Donner, you will learn: What is the Women in Healthcare Initiative and how can other women in the healthcare industry participate?  With 900 projects in 26 years, what is Rebecca’s favorite project and why?  Why construction in California takes so much longer than in other states. The pushback in the early days of hospitality-influenced hospital design. How did Rebecca find her way into healthcare design work? The benefits of having a smaller team. How hospitals can raise HCAPS based on the design of the environment. Why janitorial services are at the top of the list of what needs to change in healthcare. Design trends for 2020 and beyond. Acoustical privacy and its growing importance in the hospital setting. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how The Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0! If you enjoyed any part of my conversation with Rebecca Donner, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media, with friends and family, or in the real world at work, during a meeting or over your favorite cup of coffee. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

In part of today’s episode Cheryl speaks with Rebecca Donner, IIDA, NCIDQ, Founder and Principal of Inner Design Studio. They discuss the rise of a new and unique challenge in the design community, stemming from HGTV’s popular shows like Fixer Uppers. As Rebecca shares, “The University’s drop-out rates have increased in the design community in the United States at an alarming rate. Interior design students are leaving their design programs around their second year, stating this is not what design looks like on television.” This and more on the changing face of healthcare design from this passionate 30-year healthcare design veteran.  ‘Show-Me State’ native Rebecca Donner made her way to Nashville to earn an interior design degree at O’More College of Design. After graduating and completing challenging internship work, she found her calling in commercial healthcare interior design work. In 1993 this led her to found an interior design firm that specializes in health care design. Inner Design Studio began with one client and one employee. Today the 12 person firm handles numerous projects a year. Nashville’s leading healthcare interior design firm, Inner Design Studio is a strong team of experienced designers who have completed more than 891 medical facilities throughout the country. Rebecca has published articles in Healthcare Design Magazine, Medical Construction & Design Magazine, Floor Focus Magazine and Health Facilities Management Magazine. In 2018, Rebecca was the recipient of the second annual International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Tennessee Chapter Legend Award. Learn more about Rebecca Donner and Inner Design Studio by visiting http://innerdesignstudio.com. Learn more about Women In Healthcare by visiting: http://womeninhealthcare.org. In part one of Cheryl’s conversation today with Rebecca Donner, you will learn: Why have HGTV’s popular shows like Fixer Uppers created a new and unique challenge in the design community? Why interior design students in the United States are dropping out of school at an alarming rate, and what to do about it. What is the ACE high school mentor program? Rebecca’s advice to interior design students who want to specialize in healthcare, but are afraid to do so. How can design create positive distractions for kids in distress? What are the treehouses at Lutheran’s Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana and how do they create an exceptional positive distraction for kids? How did Rebecca and her team come up with the idea? How have materials played a key role in creating comfortable and nurturing healthcare environments and how has this changed over the years?  How Rebeca and her team stay positive when working on oftentimes large and sometimes challenging projects. What are patient boards in the patient room, how do they contribute to a heightened sense of calm among patients and families, and why are they becoming more popular? Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how The Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/. 

Victoria Navarro, MBA, HCM and Regional Director in the Planning, Design and Construction Department at Advocate Aurora Health on failure and setbacks. “A lot of things I’ve learned from failures or setbacks has really shaped my thinking to persevere and continue to find ways to problem solve,” Victoria shares. “I love the saying, ‘In order to blaze a trail, you mustn’t be afraid to fail.’”  This and what the hospital space will look like in the year 2020 from Victoria Navaro’s perspective on today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 - The Lightning Round.  Victoria started her professional career in the planning, design and construction of health care facilities. Over the past 20 years, she has served as senior healthcare planner for national architectural firms and has delivered over $1 billion in forward focused capital projects, leading teams to analyze and solve complex challenges. Victoria is the Founder and Co-Chairperson of the Lean Construction Institute Milwaukee Community of Practice, an Editorial Advisory Board Member for Healthcare Design Magazine and a 2019 recipient of the MVP Leader Award for Advocate Aurora Health. She was awarded the Bob Krier Award - given by both the Chicago and Milwaukee Lean Construction Institute Community of Practice, for leadership in advancing the industry using Lean Design and Construction. Advocate Aurora is the 9th largest integrated not-for-profit health system in the United States, serving communities in both Illinois and Wisconsin. To learn more about Victoria Navarro and Advocate Aurora Health, visit: https://www.advocateaurorahealth.org/ This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning, eco-conscious Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Porcelanosa’s anti-bacterial, solid surface product K-LIFE (think countertops, backsplashes, no-splash sinks, and more) uses a technology called photocatalysis. Photocatalyis purifies the air, self-cleans, expels harmful bacteria, and eliminates chemical products when it is exposed to light! I know; amazing, right? K-LIFE can seriously put a dent in Hospital Acquired Infections and it’s a gorgeous product! It can be shaped into anything you want, printed on, and lit up. Imagine the design possibilities for your  hospital project! Learn more about Porcelanosa’s K-LIFE and how to order samples of this BPA-FREE Certified and Reach Compliant product by visiting: https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/klife/ That’s porcelanosa-usa.com/klife Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. Thanks for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 - The Lightning Round! If you enjoyed any part of this show, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media, to friends and family, or in the real world at work, during a meeting or over your favorite cup of coffee. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com. FEATURED PRODUCT Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

WEB: https://bit.ly/2NZmnrx TWITTER: @adrihosan FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Adrihosanceramica/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adrihosan_tiles/ YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/2qhwIUy Escucha mi Podcast en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/178u6dXJFDBTsVKEL9YQ8G Escucha mi Podcast en Google Podcast http://bit.ly/2mcfqpL Escucha mi Podacst en iTunes https://apple.co/2qvTAj8 En este episodio os contamos las características principales del Solid Surface y n especial del Krion de porcelanosa. Recordad que podemos realizar cualquier trabajo a medida con este material. Descubre porque es el material que necesitas para tu cuarto de baño, cocina o fachada. Amplia información en nuestro post.- http://bit.ly/2u3RQ2S

They talk about his crypto wallet called WOMBAT, which is a favorite among EOS users! He explains the ease of onboarding from all kinds of phones and computers. Surprise, he also explains where the name "Wombat" came from. 

In the second half of Cheryl’s conversation with Dr. Diana Anderson, they discuss this idea of what is the moral imperative of the architect to communicate research to clients and discuss potential benefits and harms of design. “Architects are sometimes torn between thinking about the state of healthcare outside of their individual project to a client,” Diana shares. “And I think we often have reservations about measuring design quality.” This and more on the changing face of the healthcare design from a “dochitect’s” perspective. Dr. Anderson has worked on hospital design projects within the United States, Canada and Australia, specializing in medical planning of inpatient units, specifically intensive care unit environments. As a "dochitect", Dr. Anderson combines educational and professional experience in both medicine and architecture, in order to truly understand what is involved in medical planning and working within the healthcare environment. Learn more about Diana Anderson and her work by visiting http://www.dochitect.com/. Learn more about Clinicians for Design by visiting: https://www.cliniciansfordesign.com/. Download the Hazards of Hospitalization of the Elderly medical paper by Dr. Mortan Creditor from the Annals of Internal Medicine here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8417639.  This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting http://porcelanosa.com. ----- We’ve all seen some variation of this: Somebody’s kid sibling gets into their parent’s closet and emerges, clothed in a dress or trousers that are 3 feet too long, trailing on the floor behind them. It’s cute as all get-out, right? It’s the end of 2019, and as healthcare thinking and design moves away from a one-size-fits-all, institutional mindset, towards a more personalized, individualized care model, you are looking for ways to move away from one-size-fits-all thinking in your hospital, healthcare & senior living projects. Here’s a great example from one of our podcast guests, Sara Parsons with Gallun Snow Associates.  Sara shares, “Different patient populations need different art and graphics. A still life of fruit will not comfort a surgery patient checking in on an empty stomach and a mountain stream may be uncomfortable for an ultrasound patient arriving as instructed with a full bladder.” Art Addiction understands your unique challenges when it comes to selecting the very best artwork for your project. They offer a library of over 15,000 unique, gorgeous images, an in-house studio that can produce everything from small-scale yet durable and cleanable prints to mural-sized acrylic wall installations and their design support team is superb. Start exploring now by visiting https://www.artaddictioninc.com/. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. In part two of Cheryl’s conversation with Dr. Diana Anderson, you will learn: What is the moral imperative of the architect to communicate research to clients and discuss potential benefits and harms of design?  Why do architects still feel they are at the mercy of their clients sometimes and would like to have more influence in how they can change architecture? A growing need for the architecture community to share more of its research of their buildings to move the industry forward. Design is now filtering into the clinical journals and is becoming an important aspect of research, which then can be presented to clients. The story of how ICU physicians donated their own money to have two “breaking bad news” rooms made with windows and nice comfortable furniture because of the need to have a space to have difficult conversations with family members. Anecdotal research has its place in design. The hazards of hospitalization including excessive bedrest, and what happens physiologically when you put someone in bed. Hazards of Hospitalization of the Elderly medical paper by Dr. Mortan Creditor, MD from the Annals of Internal Medicine. (See show notes for link to paper.)  The Canadian campaign PJ Paralysis is a simple idea with a huge impact. What advice Diana has for interior designers interested in the specialty of healthcare, and who are also afraid of it. The pros and cons of new voice technology being tested to help patients in the hospital room.  Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Dr. Diana Anderson, a licensed and board-certified healthcare architect and licensed Internist, on the growing role of the physician in healthcare design, and why she invented the term “Dochitect.” She describes, “Even when I’m on rounds now in medicine, I’m constantly looking up at the lighting, looking at the ceiling tiles, and counting the square footage of a room, or really considering how the design is impacting what I’m doing.” This and more on how healthcare design and architecture can penetrate the more superficial layers of design to impact end users more deeply by understanding the physician’s role in the medical space.  Dr. Anderson has worked on hospital design projects within the United States, Canada and Australia, specializing in medical planning of inpatient units, specifically intensive care unit environments. As a "dochitect", Dr. Anderson combines educational and professional experience in both medicine and architecture, in order to truly understand what is involved in medical planning and working within the healthcare environment. Learn more about Diana Anderson and her work by visiting http://www.dochitect.com/. Learn more about Clinicians for Design by visiting: https://www.cliniciansfordesign.com/ This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting http://porcelanosa.com. --- Let’s play a game. I want you to count up every time you’ve had furniture delivered on a hospital or healthcare project, and the product fell short of your expectations. Do that on one hand. Now, on the other hand, I want you to count up how many times you’ve had to compromise the integrity of a project because you’ve been limited by furniture options and budget. Now, that was kind of a trick question because I know all of you need more than two hands to count up these situations. Here’s a solution: Stance Healthcare. Stance specializes in furniture for the hospital and healthcare setting, and they pride themselves on working with designers who need to modify furniture for a variety of end users. Here’s a great example. At the request of a designer, Stance modified their popular Legend chair to create a closed arm panel and they made the seat depth adjustable for different sized residents in an assisted living facility. How freaking cool is that? Start exploring now at: http://stancehealthcare.com/. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. In part one of Cheryl’s conversation today with Dr. Diana Anderson, you will learn: The story of how Diana started out as an architect and then went to medical school, and how this hybrid career led her to invent the word, “Dochitect”. Diana’s “aha” moment in design came when she visited Paimio Sanatorium -- built in the early 1930s in Finland and designed by Alvar Aalto. Diana poses the question, “Why not use the same uplifting colors as sometimes seen in pediatric hospital design in nursing home or other hospitals that need it so desperately?” Why the placement of windows along corridors in hospitals is extremely effective in visitors not feeling lost. How to bridge the gap between the designers who design hospital spaces and the end users of the space. What is the group Clinicians for Design and why did Diana co-found it? Why the medical profession is reaching out to other disciplines to help solve clinical questions. Is there a need for design guidelines in Geriatric care? How can we use the environment in Geriatric care to aid in quality of life and reduce some of the symptoms that might occur? What is Universal Design and how can it be applied in healthcare design? What does nursing home reform look like and what is the Dementia Village? Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

Suzanne Fawley - Behavioral Health Consultant at Stance Healthcare on her early childhood experiences in the ED where her mother was an RN and the director of the department. “There were times when the school bus let me off at the hospital,” explains Suzanne. Most of the time I watched people, and noticed how they processed anger or hurt and pain, and illness.” This and more on the changing face of behavioral health design on today’s episode. Learn more about Stance healthcare and their line of furniture designed for the behavioral health setting at: http://www.stancehealthcare.com This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting https://www.porcelanosa.com/. ---- Let’s play a game. I want you to count up every time you’ve had furniture delivered on a hospital or healthcare project, and the product fell short of your expectations. Do that on one hand. Now, on the other hand, I want you to count up how many times you’ve had to compromise the integrity of a project because you’ve been limited by furniture options and budget. Now, that was kind of a trick question because I know all of you need more than two hands to count up these situations. Here’s a solution: Stance Healthcare. Stance specializes in furniture for the hospital and healthcare setting, and they pride themselves on working with designers who need to modify furniture for a variety of end users. Here’s a great example. At the request of a designer, Stance modified their popular Legend chair to create a closed arm panel and they made the seat depth adjustable for different sized residents in an assisted living facility. How freaking cool is that? Start exploring now at: http://stancehealthcare.com/. In part one of Cheryl’s conversation today with Suzanne Fawley, you will learn: How the sudden disappearance of Suzanne’s father at age 8 and his sudden return several years later at age 25, impacted Suzanne’s career path. What Suzanne learned from her several years long childhood experience of spending time in the ED after school where her mom was a nurse at the hospital. What Suzanne learned about furniture and how materials performed from working for some of the best furniture manufacturing professionals in the industry. What Suzanne’s diverse and rich career path, including her post college internship at Hayden Design Associate and her college summer work at Burlington Furniture Industries, taught her about behavioral health design. The difference between behavioral health and mental health, and what The Center for Health Design is now calling this specification. The current state of mental health in the United States and how the growth of behavioral health facilities is supporting the demand. The most positive changes in mental health design from Suzanne’s perspective as a product developer. How behavioral health design is distinctly different from regular commercial design or general hospital design. The definition of the term “Resimercial” and why Suzanne finds it so distasteful. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In the second half of Cheryl’s conversation with Suzanne Fawley, Suzanne breaks down her first furniture design for Stance Healthcare, which won the Resilia/HD Nightingale Award. Suzanne shares, “Resilia offers the same cylinder shape table that is often seen in the industry, however, the surround is made out of forbo marmoleum which is an asbestos free flooring. You can’t pick at it and pull it apart or make it into a weapon. So it is very safe.” This and more on the intricacies of furniture built specifically for the behavioral health setting, and offered by Stance Healthcare. Learn more about Suzanne Fawley and Stance Healthcare by visiting: http://www.stancehealthcare.com This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting https://www.porcelanosa.com/. --- Let’s play a game. I want you to count up every time you’ve had furniture delivered on a hospital or healthcare project, and the product fell short of your expectations. Do that on one hand. Now, on the other hand, I want you to count up how many times you’ve had to compromise the integrity of a project because you’ve been limited by furniture options and budget. Now, that was kind of a trick question because I know all of you need more than two hands to count up these situations. Here’s a solution: Stance Healthcare. Stance specializes in furniture for the hospital and healthcare setting, and they pride themselves on working with designers who need to modify furniture for a variety of end users. Here’s a great example. At the request of a designer, Stance modified their popular Legend chair to create a closed arm panel and they made the seat depth adjustable for different sized residents in an assisted living facility. How freaking cool is that? Start exploring now at: http://stancehealthcare.com/. In part two of Cheryl’s conversation today with Suzanne Fawley, you will learn: The definition of Experiential Design and how without it, critical aspects of a patient-centered design are oftentimes overlooked. Suzanne’s first furniture design for Stance Healthcare won the Resilia/HD Nightingale Award. Learn what makes this product line unique to behavioral health design requirements. The details about Suzanne’s second furniture line--Frontier--for Stance Healthcare. Why in mental health and behavioral health design, you don’t have to have augmented, enlarged furniture everywhere. Research has shown that lower beds in patient rooms can be more dangerous. Frontier’s fluid management system is highly specialized for behavioral health design. The versatility and benefits of Frontier’s furniture is explained in detail by Suzanne. Suzanne and Stance Healthcare’s participation in Broughton Hospital project in Morganton, NC and the results of the mixed use facility over the seven year timeline of the project. Stance’s proprietary 3-Way Clean Sweep which allows for housekeeping staff to thoroughly check for contraband and other possible areas where patients can hide items. Stance Healthcare’s position as a smaller furniture manufacturer allows them to be more malleable in creating custom furniture for various end users. Why furniture for Behavioral Health design is not a one size fits all approach. Suzanne’s advice to other designers who don’t have behavioral health design experience. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

Tama Duffy Day, Health & Wellness Leader at Gensler Architecture on the power of engaging the design professional to improve health and wellness, globally. Tama shares, “Whether I’m in Taiwan or China or Ireland or Pakistan or even domestically, talking with students in Fayetteville at the University of Arkansas or Moscow at the University of Idaho, or Chicago or The New York School of Interior Design, we all truly believe that the power of design does make a difference and it can enrich communities.” This and more on the changing face of healthcare design and its impact from one of the largest architecture firms in the world. Tama Duffy Day is a global author, lecturer, and speaker. She and her team at Gensler have received more than 50 awards and honors for their work, and for three consecutive years Tama was named one of the “Most Influential People in Healthcare Design” by Healthcare Design magazine. Tama is one of the few design professionals inducted as a fellow into the American College of Healthcare Executives. Learn more about Tama Duffy Day and Gensler Architecture by visiting https://www.gensler.com/. Send your questions to Tama here: Tama_DuffyDay@gensler.com. This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Here’s something I bet you didn’t know about Porcelanosa: After 46 years, Porcelanosa is still a family-owned business, and with more than 970 stores in 150 countries, they are champions of a healthier planet. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting https://www.porcelanosa.com/. Let’s play a game. I want you to count up every time you’ve had furniture delivered on a hospital or healthcare project, and the product fell short of your expectations. Do that on one hand. Now, on the other hand, I want you to count up how many times you’ve had to compromise the integrity of a project because you’ve been limited by furniture options and budget. Now, that was kind of a trick question because I know all of you need more than two hands to count up these situations. Here’s a solution: Stance Healthcare. Stance specializes in furniture for the hospital and healthcare setting, and they pride themselves on working with designers who need to modify furniture for a variety of end users. Here’s a great example. At the request of a designer, Stance modified their popular Legend chair to create a closed arm panel and they made the seat depth adjustable for different sized residents in an assisted living facility. How freaking cool is that? Start exploring now at: http://stancehealthcare.com/.  Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. In part one of Cheryl’s conversation today with Tama Duffy Day, you will learn: How healthcare design can and does have an impact on solving the health and wellness crisis in the US. Since 2013, The Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University has mapped life expectancy in the US in 21 different cities. Tama shares the results of this very powerful study. Why it isn’t your DNA that determines life expectancy in the US, but rather your zip code. Why it’s important to look at design through social and community issues and how design can increase the impact of change. The story of how a much younger Tama helped a friend in a wheelchair create a friendlier home, and how this experience informed her perspective on design and the human experience. Tama’s surprising answer to the question, “What makes a project successful?” Learn about one of Gensler’s envisioning tools used with clients that’s different from anything you’ve ever heard before. What does creating a legacy look like for Tama after 30 years of work. How Tama envisioned and then created a platform for interior design voices to be heard at Contract Magazine. Tama’s advice to interior design students of today. Is Gensler hiring? Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In the second half of Cheryl’s conversation today with Tama Duffy Day, Health & Wellness Leader at Gensler Architecture, Tama offers insight into her two-year position as podcast host on Gensler’s popular podcast, Design Exchange. Tama’s gives her advice to other design firms about whether or not to start their own podcast. She shares, “Being a podcast host gives you an opportunity to allow someone else’s voice to be heard.” Tama shares her insight on this and more on the changing face of healthcare design and its potential to impact health and wellness, globally. Tama Duffy Day is a global author, lecturer, and speaker. She and her team at Gensler have received more than 50 awards and honors for their work, and for three consecutive years Tama was named one of the “Most Influential People in Healthcare Design” by Healthcare Design magazine. Tama is one of the few design professionals inducted as a fellow into the American College of Healthcare Executives. Learn more about Tama Duffy Day and Gensler Architecture by visiting https://www.gensler.com/. Send your questions to Tama an email to: Tama_DuffyDay@gensler.com. This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting https://www.porcelanosa.com/. ---- We’ve all seen some variation of this: Somebody’s kid sibling gets into their parent’s closet and emerges, clothed in a dress or trousers that are 3 feet too long, trailing on the floor behind them. It’s cute as all get-out, right? It’s the end of 2019, and as healthcare thinking and design moves away from a one-size-fits-all, institutional mindset, towards a more personalized, individualized care model, you are looking for ways to move away from one-size-fits-all thinking in your hospital, healthcare & senior living projects. Here’s a great example from one of our podcast guests, Sara Parsons with Gallun Snow Associates.  Sara shares, “Different patient populations need different art and graphics. A still life of fruit will not comfort a surgery patient checking in on an empty stomach and a mountain stream may be uncomfortable for an ultrasound patient arriving as instructed with a full bladder.” Art Addiction understands your unique challenges when it comes to selecting the very best artwork for your project. They offer a library of over 15,000 unique, gorgeous images, an in-house studio that can produce everything from small-scale yet durable and cleanable prints to mural-sized acrylic wall installations and their design support team is superb. Start exploring now by visiting https://www.artaddictioninc.com/. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. In part two of Cheryl’s conversation with Tama Duffy Day, you will learn: How healthcare is different today than it was 10 years ago, and what this means for designers of today. How new technology for healthcare is oftentimes like having a personal wellness coach. How vulnerability plays a role in healthcare design and why it matters to your career. What is generative space and how does it help healthcare professionals design better spaces? The story of how Tama fell into healthcare design and why it stuck. The concept of Gensler’s Boomtown and what the research has revealed about intergenerational living in thoughtful and meaningful ways. The answer to the question, “What country is the first to have ‘gone gray’-- the country where there are more older people than younger population groups?” The changing face of senior living environments and new ways of providing care for older adults. Tama's answer to the question, “How is Gensler investing in innovation?” Genler’s research on the design of a waiting room to explore the question, “Can you design a waiting room with intention and increase patient satisfaction?” Find Gensler’s white papers at http://Gensler.com Tama offers insight into her two year podcast host position on Gensler’s popular podcast Design Exchange and her advice to other firms on whether or not to start one. What is special about Gensler’s ambulatory care project with Henry Ford Health System. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Un nuevo material que reacciona con los gases contaminantes que emitimos los seres vivos y los vehículos. La respuesta a los problemas contaminantes, pues mata las bacterias y convierte en nitratos o sustancias inertes lo que era nocivo. Y lo que es más sorprendente: actúa simplemente imitando la naturaleza.

My guest today is Amy Mays, Interior Design Practice Leader at HDR’s New York, New York architecture studio. “There are kiosk check-ins and wait time calculators so members are constantly informed,” says Amy about the changing face of waiting rooms at Kaiser Permanente. She draws an analogy between a patient waiting for their appointment and a passenger on an airplane. When there is zero communication from the pilot, the passenger begins to worry and anxiety increases. You can easily see the parallel with waiting rooms.  Learn more about Amy Mays and HDR by visiting: https://www.hdrinc.com. Find HDR on Instagram by searching for @hdr_inc,  on Twitter @hdrarchitecture and on LinkedIn by searching for Health at HDR. Thank you to our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community of clinicians and others interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://AAHID.org for more info. In part 1 of the episode you will learn: What is special and different about one of HDR’s latest projects at Hartford Hospital Bone and Marrow Institute and what designers can learn from this innovative project about the future of healthcare design. The integration of cutting-edge technology and hospitality in healthcare projects in a brand new way. How physicians are getting more involved in envisioning new design projects to include the clinician’s perspective. How new healthcare design projects include empowering patients through technology and community building. How HDR’s Kaiser Grande Chino project is totally different than other Kaiser hospitals, and how Kaiser is leading the way in new healthcare design models through its program, “Reimagining Ambulatory Care.” When Kaiser calls its patients “members”, the experience changes for patients. What it means to the future of healthcare design when HDR helped Kaiser reimagine its Chino location by transforming the existing waiting rooms into community classrooms, self check-in kiosks, and wait time calculators given to members. How HDR’s Focal Point Community Chicago project sets the bar higher for community care and wellness prevention with the hospital as the core anchor of the 33-acre campus. How mixed-use spaces are now being built in some of the lowest income areas (with the example of Focal Point Community Chicago) so low-income families can have access to healthy food and great medical care. The increasing desire of hospital clients to integrate with the surrounding neighborhoods and invite communities onto their campus through things like cooking classes and walking trails, and how this is changing the face of healthcare design. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In the second part of my conversation with Amy Mays, Interior Design Practice Leader at HDR’s New York, New York architecture studio, Amy shares what it was like to walk into the operating room to have 20 strangers staring at her right before her serious brain surgery, and how that experience changed her approach to healthcare design. “I ended up having a benign brain tumor and it blew my world apart fairly quickly,” says Amy. That story and more on the changing face of healthcare design from one of the largest architecture firms in the world, on part 2 of today’s episode. Learn more about Amy Mays and HDR by visiting: https://www.hdrinc.com. Find HDR on Instagram by searching for @hdr_inc, on Twitter @hdrarchitecture and on LinkedIn by searching for Health at HDR. Thank you to our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community of clinicians and others interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://AAHID.org for more info. In part 2 of the episode you will learn: What it’s like to work for one of the largest architecture firms in the world. What transparency looks like during the initial stages of a project. What makes a project successful. How HDR helps their hospital clients with fundraising. Are healthcare systems in New York different then the rest of the United States and is New York a trendsetter in healthcare interior design? How are color palettes in healthcare design different on the east coast? How does empathy play a role in healthcare design and has that changed in the past 10 years? How Amy’s brain surgery two years ago gave her a completely different perspective on the way a healthcare space should be designed. Amy’s internship and love of pediatric healthcare design influenced her decision to move permanently into the field. Amy’s role in IIDA’s New York Chapter and what it’s like being the president of the chapter.  Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

Today I’m joined by the wicked smart, funny and talented Sara Parsons, Principal at Gallun Snow - a nationally recognized interior design firm that specializes in healing, learning and community environments. She says, “As convenience junkies here in the States, I’d bet that by the year 2040, we’re going to have more healthcare on our terms.” Sara shares how the future of preventative wellness will be integrated into the shopping experience and what designers need to know to be prepared for the changes in healthcare already underway. Learn more about Sara Parsons and Gallun Snow Interior Design by visiting http://gallunsnow.com.   Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.   And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit AAHID.org for more info.   In part one of this episode you will learn:   What healthcare design will look in the year 2040 from Sara’s perspective and what changes are already underway that support her theory. The growth of consumer based medical care and how this will affect patient centered care. The growth of mixed use spaces will help busy Americans get the wellness prevention they need, and revolutionize healthcare and wellness care as we know it today. What current projects Sara and Gallun Snow are working on in collaboration with HKS and BSA Life Structures and common goals to create a “uniform” design. The new healthcare design idea of creating a landing location in a community so the intellectual property of the specialist can come and go to benefit the community without the building having to be uniquely outfitted to each speciality. The advantages of building your brand in an aesthetic way. How to select art in a healthcare setting that is specific to a region and a patient demographic.  The importance of going to the community (where the healthcare space is built) and finding what resources are local. The stories Sara overheard about the artwork in a healthcare space Gallun Snow designed from the end users of the building. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.    Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life.   Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In the second part of my conversation with the talented Sara Parsons, Principal at Gallun Snow Interior Design, Sara discusses the importance of artwork, color and furnishings in the behavioral and mental healthcare setting. She says, “The evolution of the design in behavioral and mental health facilities is exciting right now because there are finally options that don’t look like a prison aesthetic.” I’m excited to share the second part of our conversation now. Visit http://gallunsnow.com to learn more about Sara Parsons and Gallun Snow Interior Design. Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://aahid.org for more info. In part two of this episode you will learn: How focused listening to the client and a deeper understanding of the culture of the end users in a building leads to the most impactful of design details in a hospital or healthcare space. How to take a lesson learned on a previous project and apply it to your current one. How young Sara was influenced by her rehabilitation physician Dad’s story about a quadriplegic patient in the rehab hospital. Sara’s recommendations to new designers just starting out or those in the field or existing interior designers who want to move into the healthcare design space. What makes the design of a healthcare space successful for Sara. How to balance the needs of the healthcare provider with the patient and their family support systems through the design of a space. What it was like for Sara to be a designer when ADA laws were first passed and how that influenced a historic preservation of a project. Understanding the challenges of the people that Sara (and her team at Gallun Snow) design for is the fun part of healthcare design for Sara. The millennial generation is the generation that is most focused on making a difference and why this is important to the field of healthcare design. The evolution of the design in behavioral health is exciting right now because there are finally options that don’t create a prison aesthetic in the mental health setting. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 adults in the US experience mental illness in their life in any given year. 1 in 25 adults experiences serious mental illness in the United States, in any given year. What patients need most in mental and behavioral health facilities is empathy, understanding and comfort, and not just removing potential dangers from the environment.  Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

Today, I’m joined by Debra Levin, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Center for Health Design--a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to transform healthcare environments into a healthier, safer world through design research, education and advocacy, and the creative use of evidence based design. We discuss a range of topics, and Debra shares her journey into compassionate leadership and how her love of design and the desire to make a difference propelled The Center for Health Design into industry consciousness. Learn more Debra Levin and The Center for Health Design by visiting http://healthdesign.org. The Center of Health Design also happens to be our industry partner! Learn how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://aahid.org for more info. In part 1 of this episode you will learn: How the very rare McDonalds meal and Etch A Sketch are what Debra remembers about getting her tonsils out as a kid. How Debra always wanted to make a difference in the world and that was her driving force. The charming and funny story about 12 year old Debra who decorated every surface of her room with brown and white zebra striped sheets! The story of how Debra’s “aha” moment came during her senior year of college when she was the ASID National Student President. How when Debra met a designer who designed rooms for kids with special needs, it rocked her world. In college Debra ran a student conference in the Rocky Mountain region for ASID and how the experience influenced her career path. What happened when the position for Executive Director at CHD opened up 30 years ago and how it changed Debra’s life. The bright spot of Debra’s work in 2019 at The Center for Health Design. Why Debra’s personality gets excited by the blank page and what this means for her work at CHD. What is the Center for Health Design’s EDAC Certification and how it benefits healthcare industry professionals nationwide and globally. Who has inspired and influenced Debra throughout her life and her career. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In the second part of my conversation with Debra Levin, CEO and President of The Center for Health Design, you’ll hear about Debra’s "aha" moment when she was with her dying mom in the ICU and subsequent hospice care. That, and how healthcare has radically changed in the past 10 years with the blurring of the lines between retail, hospitality and healthcare. To learn more about The Center for Health Design, please visit: http://healthdesign.org. The Center for Health Design also happens to be our industry partner! Learn how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit AAHID.org for more info. In part 2 of this episode you will learn: When Debra’s mom spent her final days in the ICU and hospice care, Debra’s role as leader for CHD and her role as daughter came together. A personal story about how vulnerability was important in Debra’s opening talk at CHD Expo, after the passing of her mom. How Evidence Based Design is different now than it was 10 years ago. The increased accessibility of The Knowledge Repository at The Center makes it even easier for healthcare design professionals to get the evidence to do their best work. What the peer-reviewed HERD Journal is and how it can benefit your firm. What is changing in healthcare design is the blurring of the lines between retail, hospitality and healthcare, and why mixed-use space is going to continue to grow exponentially. Wisdom for the new designer and why not to let anything stop you from following your passion. Why healthcare design as a career can feed your soul because of its impact on others. What’s currently happening at the Center for Health design can help your firm navigate Post-Occupancy Evaluations with speed and ease. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Today I’m joined by Lisa Bonnet, Senior Interior Designer at the prestigious e4h -  Environments for Health Architecture - a global architecture firm committed exclusively to the design of innovative health facilities. We discuss what’s it’s like to provide comfort to someone in a difficult situation or help someone celebrate a health milestone through the design of the hospital space. Lisa shares how far healthcare design has come in the last ten years with the story of how one husband had to sleep on the floor of the hospital room in an older labor and delivery unit where his wife just gave birth, because it was the only thing available. “The challenges of healthcare design are often like putting together a puzzle”, Lisa says, and it’s one of her favorite aspects of the work. Learn more about Lisa Bonnet and e4h architecture by visiting http://www.e4harchitecture.com/. Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit https://aahid.org/ for more info. In this episode you will learn: The perception of healthcare design is changing from sterile applications to comfort, beauty and creativity all within hospital and healthcare code requirements. This is making healthcare a more attractive career choice for new designers just out of design school. Where Lisa finds her design inspiration, including the last time she was pumping gas at a gas station. The story of how a husband in a labor and delivery unit wanted to sleep with his wife in the hospital room, and near his new born child, and the only thing the nurse could offer him was a blanket and the floor. The challenges of putting together what sometimes feels like a puzzle is one of Lisa’s favorite aspects of healthcare design and how to put all those moving parts together in a design. Encouraging flexibility and fostering communication between the owner and the general contractor and the design team is a key factor to working through onsite issues. How e4h makes each facility unique according to their geographical location. How planning experts and partners of e4h will engage the town or city surrounding the hospital during the research phase of the project to get their buy in. What advice Lisa has for new healthcare designers who are not that empathetic in nature but want to be. An insider’s view of e4h’s design user group meetings and the best ways to engage participants. Why part of the role as the designer is to get staff thinking about how to improve work-flow. When Lisa got laid off from her first design job at a hospitality design firm, fate stepped in and pointed her towards healthcare design. How the e4h team designs for “onstage” and “offstage” areas in the medical space and how this is very similar to hospitality design. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

In the second part of my conversation with Lisa Bonnet, Senior Interior Designer at the prestigious e4h -  Environments for Health Architecture, Lisa discusses the advancements in surface products in the hospital space that have contributed to the reduction of Hospital-Acquired Infections. In older hospitals, countertops around sinks have traditionally been unhygienic areas where bacteria and other icky stuff tend to hang out. As Lisa shares, research has shown that with the introduction of revolutionary products like seamless, solid surface and antibacterial countertops that can be shaped and curved to meet the aesthetic and code requirements of the hospital and the design team, HAI’s have been significantly reduced. Lisa wrote an article about this subject in Medical Construction and Design Magazine entitled, How Sterile is Too Sterile? She unpacks that article more here in part 2 of the episode. Read the article here: https://mcdmag.epubxp.com/i/853600-jul-aug-2017/22?m4= To learn more about Lisa Bonnet and e4h architecture visit: http://www.e4harchitecture.com/. Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://aahid.org for more info. In this episode you will learn: Some of the biggest successes are some of the smallest details on a project. How e4h studies ALL the nuances of a project, for example, where the patient’s empty suitcase is placed in the hospital room, so it is out of the staff’s way. In the 90’s, the industry started using products that had soft, organic textures and wood look products to provide more of a hospitality or residential aesthetic. That is still common today as a result of patient input and competition among hospitals that desire this aesthetic. How seamless, solid surface and antibacterial countertops that can be shaped and curved to meet the aesthetic and code requirements of the hospital and the design team have significantly helped reduce Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI’s). The evolution of hospitals embracing the patient-centered design is the direct result of input from many stakeholders including patients, infection prevention specialists, the environmental services team   Why Lisa’s current favorite project is a long term acute rehab facility which includes the design of a new breakfast area near a nurse’s station, and how this solves a very big problem for staff and patients. What a critical success factor looks like in e4h projects. How evidence-based design has been proven to improve the health of patients and staff, and how this is a fundamental passion of the team at e4h. What it’s like to work at a global architecture firm committed exclusively to the design of innovative health facilities. How technology continues to play a bigger role in healthcare design. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life.  Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In the second part of my conversation with Scott McFadden, Director of Design at BSA LifeStructures--an architectural and engineering firm that designs facilities to support, enhance and inspire healing, learning and discoveries--you’ll hear how on larger projects, the team builds what they call a life size “Cardboard City” in a big warehouse to test out the plan, show it to the client, and then reassess what they’ve learned. It’s fascinating and so is this episode. Learn more about Scott and BSA Life Structures at: https://www.bsalifestructures.com/ Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://aahid.org for more info. In this episode you will learn: BFA’s discovery and collaboration process at the beginning of a project includes large scale models, and puzzles presented on tables to clients and staff who get to participate in this deeply experiential and engaging process. Once the floorplan is solid, the team builds what they call a life size “Cardboard City” in a big warehouse to test out the plan, show it to the client, and then reassess what they’ve learned. One of Scott’s favorite parts of healthcare design is the ability to create a hospital that doesn’t feel like a hospital. Infection control is a huge issue and the durability of products that last 20+ years is forefront in the minds of designers, architects and planners. A day in the life of Scott at BSA Life Structures and what it takes to keep the energy high in his career. Advice to new healthcare designers starting out. If you’re a kid in the 70’s who loves to design and draw and you don’t have a straightedge, you can use Lincoln Logs instead! A Sky Farm was created on the exterior of a large hospital project where hospital chefs would give demonstrations and classes on food and gardening.     Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

Today I’m joined by Scott McFadden, Director of Design at BSA LifeStructures--an architectural and engineering firm that designs facilities to support, enhance and inspire healing, learning and discoveries. Scott is brilliant and passionate, and generously shares his wisdom from his 30 years of design work. My favorite part of the conversation was learning about one of BSA’s latest projects called, Giving Hope Family Centers, the first of its kind in the United States, designed for people with physical and intellectual disabilities like autism. As Scott shares, “The existence of such a place will help thousands of people of any age and their families come from all over the world for various health and medical support. The facility will include a huge recreational component, with bowling alleys, swimming pools, a movie theater and an education component, including job training.” To learn more about Scott McFadden and BSA Life Structures, visit: https://bsalifestructures.com Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit AAHID.org for more info. In this episode you will learn: Why it’s important to always look for a YES for a window in the patient room, not just to let natural light in, but to give a patient who is in bed with limited mobility, a view. When to push back on a design issue on a project and why. The details of a current BSA project, “Giving Hope Family Centers”, the first of its kind in the United States, designed for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. How to support clients who suddenly have to place a hospital project on hold because of budget issues. What visionary healthcare means to Scott and BSA Life Structures. What healthcare is going to look like in the year 2040. Physicians are going to attack disease in the future and that will change how the physical space is designed. Where Scott finds his current design inspiration. How empathy plays a role in design in 2019. How the hospitality industry has been a game changer for healthcare designers and made it easier to design comfortable and beautiful healing spaces. Why the integration of retail corridors in hospitals is becoming more and more common. Featured Product Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In part 2 of my interview with Avigail Eisenstadt, CEO, Founder and Principal Interior Designer at AE Design Group, Avigail generously shares the nooks and crannies of the teams’ process of a healthcare project, from interviewing the staff to how the team decides what is best for improving the resident experience in every corner of the building. I was surprised by the depth of detail that is involved in a nursing home and assisted living project and impressed by the outcome of the work.Learn more about Avigail Eisenstadt and her firm AE Design group by visiting http://aedesigngroup.com. You can also reach out to Avigail directly by sending her an email to ae@aedesigngroup.com. Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Learn more about their certification program by visiting AAHID.org. http://aahid.org. In this episode you will learn: How Avigail and her team integrate beauty, compassion and code requirements in every project. AE Design Group’s protocol from the moment they first visit a prospective client to the moment they win a project. How the team integrates the residents’ culture into the design of the space and how to integrate various cultures under one roof. The value of an endearing conversation between Avigail and a resident in an assisted living facility she designed. Why in memory care facilities, patterns on flooring and walls must be kept at a minimum. Why colors matter in senior living design. The best places on social media to follow AE Design Group and see pictures of new projects. FEATURED PRODUCT Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Today, I’m joined by Avigail Eisenstadt, CEO, Founder and Principal Interior Designer at AE Design Group. We discuss what is was really like for Avigail to land her first nursing home gig only one day after graduating from New York School of Interior Design, and her surprise of how much she loved it! We also speak about how Avigail blends her own unique style of hospitality design with her healthcare projects, and how healthcare won her over because of the profound and direct impact it has on the lives of residents, families and staff of the nursing homes, assisted living facilities and environments for aging she and her team design. Learn more about Avigail Eisenstadt and her firm AE Design group by visiting http://aedesigngroup.com. You can also reach out to Avigail directly by sending her an email to ae@aedesigngroup.com. Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Learn more about their certification program by visiting AAHID.org. http://aahid.org. In this episode you will learn:  How Avigail serendipitously found her first nursing home project just out of interior design school and how that put her on the road to healthcare design. Avigail's answer to my question, "What makes a dream project the best nursing home/senior living community in the world?" How you can still make an assisted living space beautiful with a limited budget. When you have empathy for one of the hardest life transitions of an older adult into an assisted living space, you can then begin to design the very best space for a resident. The family’s perspective when they tour a prospective assisted living facility and why the last room (where the family sits down to talk) is the most important. The consideration of practical details to keep seniors feeling independent, like faucet in the bathroom has to be a level handle rather than a knob because it can be hard to grasp and turn. The importance of considering the mindset of both the staff and the resident. How a post occupancy evaluation of Avigail’s very first project shaped her vision of future projects. The influence of high-end hospitality on healthcare design and how this has changed in the past 10 years since AE Design Group was established. FEATURED PRODUCT Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Join in today’s episode with our lovely guest Aimee Burmaster Hicks — Principal at Page Architecture firm at their Texas location. Aimee specializes in space planning and interior design development for corporate and healthcare clients. Her leadership role with Page builds on her commitment and collaborative approach to her work. “I like the idea of freedom within commitment. Being truly committed to my work allows me to take design risks, and the projects I work on are better for it,” Aimee says, adding, “Collaboration is key. Everyone has something to contribute to the project process.” My favorite part of our conversation was the story Aimee shared about how in order to win a project, the developer asked Aimee and her team to design a hospital out of legos in two hours (without prior knowledge and in the developer’s office) to assess how well the team could collaborate. That and how Aimee came into healthcare design kicking and screaming and now she loves it! Aimee realized at an early age that she had the talent and ambition to work as a creative professional. “Being an interior designer is all I’ve ever wanted to do,” Aimee explains. With that goal set, she prepared for her career by graduating from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, a program accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER). With her work, she takes great pride in applying lessons learned from her previous projects to add value to the next. “Each new project brings the opportunity to build upon both my technical knowledge and creativity,” she says. “A new project also brings the chance to work with new team members I may not have worked with before. I like this relationship-building because it allows me to expand my ‘go-to’ resources within Page. I really feel that each project I do is better than the last.” Aimee’s portfolio of projects include the 250,000-square-foot Children’s Medical Center at Legacy in Plano; a 90,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Dallas for Concentra; the 82,000-square-foot Baylor Surgical Hospital at Park Place in Fort Worth; the 63,000-square-foot Baylor Medical Center Uptown in Dallas; a 146,000-square-foot Hospital and 80,000-square-foot Medical Office Building for Forest Park Medical Center in Austin; the 450,000-square-foot tower, in addition to 45,000-square-feet of renovation of the Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa; and 29,000-square-foot Solomon Associate’s office in Dallas. Learn more about Aimee and her gallery of gorgeous work at Page Architecture by visiting: http://pagethink.com. A big thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org. You can gain access to the Center’s Knowledge Repository which contains over 2,500 references and key point summaries on multiple topics in different healthcare settings by becoming a Center For Health Design Affiliate. And finally, I’d like to thank the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show. Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org In today’s episode you will learn: What it means to be truly committed to the work and how it allows for more design risks for better outcomes. The story of how Aimee and her team at Page Architects won a hospital project by being asked by the developers to design the hospital out of legos in two hours. What makes collaboration successful and what is most challenging about it. How it took Aimee five years to really understand the patient experience and how healthcare design does make a real difference in the lives of patients, their families, caretakers and those working in the healthcare setting. What Aimee noticed at the hospital where she had her brain tumor removed made her question the value of her work. How hospitality and healthcare are now one of the same and what’s next. Why young interior designers out of college are choosing not to specialize in healthcare design and what Page Architects are doing to change this. How one hospital was built in the middle of nowhere by developers who see ten years into the future the mixed use community spaces that will surround and be part of the hospital setting like yoga and cooking classes. How Aimee came into healthcare design kicking and screaming and ended up loving it! How branding and technology are making their way into healthcare design in mixed use spaces. Pour yourself a hot cup of your favorite coffee and lean into this delightful conversation with our inspiring guest Aimee Burmaster Hicks. Visit us at http://healthcareidpodcast.com or email us at info@healthcareidpodcast.com. FEATURED PRODUCT: KRION + K-LIFE Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Today I have something a bit different and special to offer you--Two fabulous guests instead of one talking about one of my favorite subjects and I know yours too--healthcare interior design and environments for aging! I had the pleasure of talking to Kristin D. Zeit - publisher of Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging magazines, and Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, editor-in-chief of Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging magazines at Emerald Expositions. A national award-winning journalist, Jennifer Kovacs Silvis oversees the day-to-day operation of the B2B trade publications that serve as the premier sources of information and inspiration for professionals involved in the planning, design, and construction of healthcare facilities and senior living communities. Jennifer is also a key contributor to the planning and production of the brands’ live events, including the annual Healthcare Design Expo & Conference, HCD Forum, and Environments for Aging Expo & Conference. She’s been with HCD and EFA for nine years and is the former editor-in-chief of construction magazine Healthcare Building Ideas. A veteran reporter and editor, Jennifer is a firm believer in the connection between good design and better outcomes. Kristin D. Zeit is publisher (and former editor-in-chief) of Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging, the leading magazine and event brands serving architects, interior designers, providers and operators in these industries. She has covered the commercial architecture and design industries in the media for the past 13 years, including the hospitality and retail sectors. She has a master’s degree in magazine journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and her magazines have won numerous awards during her tenure for excellence in writing, reporting, and design. She also launched and manages the HCD Forum, an invitation-only education and networking event for high-level professionals in the healthcare design field. My conversation with Jen and Kristin was lighthearted and fun, and filled with that mission driven enthusiasm familiar to everyone in the healthcare design and environments for aging industry. I loved learning about the latest news in healthcare and hospitality and some of the fabulous design details of senior living design projects that are popping up in cities across the country. You can learn more about Kristin Zeit and Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging by visiting https://www.hcdmagazine.com and https://www.efamagazine.com/. Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! You can learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org, and you can gain access to an amazing, prolific collection of healthcare design resources by becoming a Center For Health Design affiliate. And finally, thank you to The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show! Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org. In this episode you will learn: The step by step process for working with a niche publication like HCD and EFA to gain attention for a project, especially if you’ve never done it before. What worries these two smart women about the future of healthcare design and how many designers are already aware of it. The excitement of the future of healthcare design, best practices and examples of how these projects create a positive environment for patients, families and staff. What makes for a great educational event at a conference, including selecting speakers who share the good stuff with the bad. Tips for thriving as an event sponsor or trade show exhibitor. Why healthcare design is important to Kristin and Jennifer may or may not surprise you. How hospitality and healthcare are merging to create as Jennifer says, a “hospital has to be hospitable”. Learn about the exciting projects in Environments for Aging that are changing the face of senior living communities for the better. Examples of memorable stories and projects in HCD and EFA. The process of HCD and EFA competitions and award ceremonies, and how winners are selected. Important save the dates for the next HDE (Healthcare Design Expo and Conference) and EFA (Environments for Aging Expo and Conference). FEATURED PRODUCT: KRION + K-LIFE Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

Join in this fascinating conversation with Joanna Frank, founding President & CEO of the Center for Active Design, the leading non-profit organization that uses design to foster healthy and engaged communities. The mission of the Center for Active Design is to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic diseases by promoting physical activity and healthy food access through the design of buildings, streets, and neighborhoods. My favorite part of my conversation with Joanna was exploring and unpacking The Urban Land Institute’s Building Healthy Places Toolkit. The Center for Active design was a co-author and expert content advisor for this resource, and Joanna had some great insights into the toolkit’s 21 evidence-based recommendations for promoting health at the building or project scale. Prior to launching the Center, Joanna worked for the City of New York, where her positions included Director of Active Design and Director of the NYC FRESH program. Before working for the City, Joanna was a Partner at Bright City Development, LLC where she was responsible for the development of mixed-use residential buildings using sustainable design criteria. Joanna is a member of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Steering Committee. Inspired by the precedent of design impacting public health in the 19th century as recognized by the massive reduction in the spread of infectious diseases, Active Design builds on health research showing that design can impact today’s biggest challenges around the physical, mental, and social well-being of communities around the world. The Center for Active Design is the operator for Fitwel, a unique building certification that positively impacts occupant health and productivity through an integrated approach to workplace design and operations. Fitwel’s development was led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the General Services Administration (GSA) To download the Building Healthcare Places toolkit, visit https://centerforactivedesign.org/buildinghealthyplaces and to learn more about Fitwel, visit http://fitwel.org. The Center For Health Design has joined us as an industry partner! You can learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org, and you can gain access to an amazing, prolific collection of healthcare design resources by becoming a Center For Health Design Affiliate. Thank you to The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show. Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org. In the episode you will learn: A new study just out from The United Health Foundation reports the obesity rate in the US has now exceeded 30% of the adult population and how the built environment can change this health trend. The design of where you live, work, etc. has a measurable impact on your health because of behavior and examples of this in the hospital setting. Who is The Center for Active Design and what is the organization doing right now to help public health. The 3 leading causes of preventable deaths right now worldwide and each risk factor is impacted by our surroundings. Why we are now facing these huge public challenges. The history of the rise of car use in the United States and how it has contributed to current and urgent public health issues. How the design of our communities can be changed to improve health. How to get involved with Fitwel, a unique building certification that positively impacts occupant health and productivity through an integrated approach to workplace design and operations. What is the Building Healthcare Places Toolkit and how can you download a free copy instantly (see notes above). Many of the evidence-based strategies in the Toolkit apply to hospitals and healthcare environments. What healthcare designers, developers and architects can learn from the Building Healthcare Places Toolkit to help hospitals integrate with the surrounding communities and neighborhoods in more impactful and meaningful ways. FEATURED PRODUCT Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Join in this soulful conversation with nationally known physician and PBS host Dr. Richard Jackson of the Designing Healthy Communities Series, viewed in 4 million homes in the United States. Dr. Jackson is Professor emeritus at the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles. A pediatrician, he has served in many leadership positions with the California Health Department, including the highest as the State Health Officer. My favorite part of our conversation was Dr. Jackson’s down-to-earth vibe, how easy he was to talk to and how generous he was in sharing human stories and information about healthcare design and important public health issues we face today. For nine years Dr. Jackson was Director of the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health and received the Presidential Distinguished Service award. In October, 2011 he was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Jackson was instrumental in establishing the California Birth Defects Monitoring Program and in the creation of state and national laws to reduce risks from pesticides, especially to farm workers and to children. While at CDC he established major environmental public health programs and instituted the federal effort to “biomonitor” chemical levels in the US population. He has received its Hero Award from the Breast Cancer Fund, Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Public Health Law Association and the New Partners for Smart Growth, the John Heinz Award for national leadership in the Environment, and the Sedgwick Medal, the highest award of the American Public Health Association. In 2015 he received the Henry Hope Reed Award for his contributions to the field of Architecture. Reach out to Dr. Jackson by sending an email to: dickjackson@ucla.edu. In the episode you will learn: How Dr. Jackson’s medical traumas as a child influenced his decision to become a pediatrician and later, his work in public health. The challenges that hospitals face with its surrounding communities and ideas to solve them. How today’s healthcare architects, developers, and designers can help design more sustainable buildings that make patients and their families feel more comfortable. Many of the creative details the architecture firm David M. Schwarz used in the design of Cook Children’s Medical Center in Forth Worth, Texas like establishing a comfort room on the top level of the hospital (closest to heaven) for children in hospice care. What Florence Nightingale did for wounded soldiers in hospitals during the Crimean War that still influences hospital design today. How public health in the United States has helped us live 25 years longer. How the intelligent design of stairs in healthcare buildings is essential to public health and building human interactions. How to integrate the hospital setting into the surrounding community with things like art and music in the lobby. What problems hospitals face today with continued growth. Why hallways in buildings have traditionally been perceived by humans as scary places how they can be designed differently to ease anxiety. Visit us at www.healthcareidpodcast.com or email us at  info@healthcareidpodcast.com FEATURED PRODUCT Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material, now called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Today on the Hotel Design Podcast we a have Mitch Patel, President  & CEO of Vision Hospitality Group, one of the most highly regarded developers and owners in North America. Mitch is a second generation hotelier, starting his company in 1997 with seed capital of just $3000 after cashing in his 401k and divesting his career as a civil engineer. He makes light of his modest startup funding by telling the story of his father who immigrated to the US with just $8 to his name, but eventually bought the family’s first hotel in Stockton, California. Today Vision Hospitality Group owns 33 hotels and has 17 more in development. Mitch has an innate eye for design and sits on both Hilton and Marriott’s Design Boards. His opinions are well founded and he believes in using key design elements to connect with guests, such as the creation of social media moments. He believes designers need direction from owners, and that it is unwise to be trendy with certain items, but good to go all out with others. He urges particular caution on the building envelope and exteriors. Brand standards are important for conformity but Mitch firmly believes in pushing the boundaries with Art and Food & Beveridge. Vision Hospitality Group is building the USA’s first new construction Moxy Hotel by Marriott in Cherry Creek, Denver, and Mitch explains the lifestyle concept of his boutique properties and soft branded Autograph and Curio collections. Listeners will hear the enthusiasm Mitch has for the boutique segment and the creation of VHG’s first independent property, The Edwin Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mitch reveals his fundamental knowledge that hospitality is unique in the real estate industry. His belief is that people are the real differentiator in his business and he sites company culture will always trump business strategy. Vision Hospitality Group invests heavily in staff development and has their own Vision University, with a 150 curriculum class situated at their HQ. Mitch wraps up this wonderful conversation by endorsing the opinion of Hilton’s Chris Nassetta – that  the industry is in the golden age of travel and there is sustainable long term growth ahead. Learn more about Vision Hospitality Group at http://www.vhghotels.com/. Visit us at www.hoteldesignpodcast.com for more episodes, or email us at info@hoteldesignpodcast.com.   Featured Product: Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the hospitality industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Porcelanosa’s newest shades of KRION® are called K-LIFE and feature a unique property that helps purify the air when the material is in contact with light. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.     Industry Partners: Porcelanosa: www.porcelanosa-usa.com NEWH: http://newh.org/  

Join in this intimate conversation with Ana Pinto-Alexander, award winning Principal and Group Director for Health Interiors at HKS Architects. When Ana became a parent of a sick child that needed help, it changed her life. She shares this incredible story with us, and talks about how this led her to design with greater empathy and hope, including the very hospital where her child had multiple surgeries! When a bone marrow patient has to spend 30 to 40 days recovering in a sealed, germ-free room, there’s only so much TV she or he can watch, and only so much reading they can do. That’s when the fusion of hospitality and healthcare design helps create a supportive, hopeful patient experience. Ana shares what’s happening at the leading edge of this fusion between hospitality and healthcare design. You’ll learn so much from this conversation with Ana Pinto-Alexander , including: Tips for putting yourself in the shoes of the patients you are designing for and designing with empathy. The importance of evidence-based artwork in medical spaces, even difficult ones like sterile recovery rooms for bone marrow transplant patients. Doing research, learning from staff about their needs. The role of a nurse respite area. Gathering data on outcomes; the results of a new design. Increasing patient and staff satisfaction through design. Creating a sense of community and connection through design in long-term healing environments (oncology, etc.). The benefits of integrated project delivery to eliminating waste and increasing learning. The importance of wayfinding, iconic artwork, and color in pediatric facilities. The relationship between holistic design, outcomes, and data in design. The value of spending a night in a hospital and observing a surgery. The ways hospitality trends are effecting healthcare design Integrating biophilia without live plants and with the ability to clean and sterilize. More effectively collaborating with clients and contractors and persuading them by educating about lifecycle cost and unexpected side-effects. Grab your favorite cup of tea and lean into this heartwarming conversation with our generous, insightful guest Ana Pinto-Alexander . Visit us at www.healthcareidpodcast.com or email us at info@healthcareidpodcast.com . Featured Product: Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/. 

Join in this heartwarming conversation with healthcare interior designer and President of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Design (AAHID), Libby Laguta. Libby has over 35 years of healthcare experience working with hospitals, senior living communities, behavioral health, cancer treatments centers, and women and children’s centers. She sits on the board of directors of the AAHID, whose goal is to advance the practice of Healthcare Interior Design. You’ll learn so much from the conversation with Libby Laguta , including: How to distinguish yourself as a healthcare interior designer by becoming a CHID - Certified Healthcare Interior Designer® through the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Design. How the AAHID facilitates mentoring. Why not everything needs to look like the deep South. The importance of knowing your residents. The danger of losing the hands-on aspect of design. The therapeutic value of trees and other biophilia. How the consumer is influencing healthcare designers to make patients and families feel more at ease and comfortable in their physical environment. How hospitality design is influencing the design of senior living communities by giving dignity back to residents who desire safe beautiful and nurturing living environments. Why mergers and acquisitions are one of Libby’s favorite types of projects because it’s a big opportunity to improve caregiver and operations models. A sweet story about older adult resident Charlie at The Lodge at Bethany — an assisted living and memory care facility that Libby designed — who teaches weekly classes to kids on things like how to give a proper handshake. Pour yourself a hot cup of coffee and relax into this endearing conversation with our heart-centered guest Libby Laguta. Visit us at  www.healthcareidpodcast.com  or email us at  info@healthcareidpodcast.com Featured Product: Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.  Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

#IwannagotoSpain with Eloy and Nina XXIV International Architecture & Interior Design Exposition in Spain In the world of porcelain, stone and ceramic wall & floor design, there are two key international exhibitions that take place every year - Cersaie in Bologna, Italy during the close of September and Cevisama in Valencia, Spain. Earlier this year, The Chaise Lounge along with sponsor Porcelanosa visited the Spanish Group's exhibition which ran concurrently with Cevisama. The following shows recap some of the highlights of the tour with guests sharing their individual and collective experience from the trip, the inspiration for which was the Chaise Lounge's social media competition #Let'sGoToSpain. Eloy Selles Eloy Selles is the General Manager of the West Coast of the United States for Porcelanosa. A native of Madrid, he can now be found in the company's Southern California offices. Eloy Selles and Nick discuss the itinerary that sees guests take in three major cities and eight factories over a whirlwind five day period, where the emphasis plays to enjoying all that Spain has to offer in culture, hospitality, gastronomy and of course, great design. Some of Porcelanosa's newest product launches that were displayed on the trip included Tono by Foster + Partners, Vitae by Zaha Hadid, K-LIFE by KRION®, and the Seedwood collection by VENIS. It is clear that Eloy Selles could not be happier or more proud than when he's hosting clients and guests in his homeland. The experience of touring the most modern High-Tec manufacturing facilities and artistically designed showrooms leaves visitors with lasting memories and inspiration. Nick recounts some of the highlights which included Santiago Calatrava's modern City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, the work of Antoni Gaudí' in Barcelona – from La SagradaFamília to Park Güell – and the countless restaurants and boutique hotels enjoyed along the way. Above: from left: Tomas Palomar: Porcelanosa International Division, Nick May: The Chaise Lounge, Nina Magon: Contour Interior Design, Pratibha Naware: Marriott International, Maria Jose Soriano: President of Porcelanosa Group, Kelli Ellis: Kelli Ellis Interior Design, Andrew Pennington: Porcelanosa USA, Lina Goldberg: HBG Design, Jessie Clayton: Jessie Clayton Designs Nina Magon Nina is the Principal of Contour Interior Design and was familiar with Porcelanosa before the trip but was not aware of the extent of the company's offering beyond tile. Nina chats with Nick about the value she gained from the experience, the sincerity of the customer service and absolute absence of any agenda to overtly promote product to the group at any point. Nina enjoyed everything on the trip during the group's hectic days together. One outstanding memory was the timely coincidence of joining the crowds in Valencia during the Las Fallas Festival. Enroute to Madrid the group had just finished touring the last factory in time to witness daytime fireworks with what seemed to be a million people celebrating Valencian culture in the center of the city in the early afternoon. Nina's undoubted opinion is that anybody who has the opportunity to join a Porcelanosa design trip to Spain is blessed, high praise indeed from a former guest on The Chaise Lounge. Currently, Nina and Contour Interior Design are working on a multitude of projects - including the owner suites at Minute Maid Park for the Houston Astros, a medical center and a 42,000 sq. ft. office building. Nina was also chosen as a blogger for the 2017 High Point Market to talk about her favorite products as a trend spotter for the new season. Her blog, Live Stylish Daily was awarded Best New Design Blog during the National Design Bloggers Conference in Atlanta and she'll join Nick on the Chaise Lounge High Point panel Hospitality Insiders Share All: What it Takes to be a Designer in the Hospitality Sector. Upcoming Events High Point Market – Oct 14 – 18 BDNY  – Nov 12 – 13 KBIS – Jan 9 – 11

#IwannagotoSpain with Eloy and Nina XXIV International Architecture & Interior Design Exposition in Spain In the world of porcelain, stone and ceramic wall & floor design, there are two key international exhibitions that take place every year - Cersaie in Bologna, Italy during the close of September and Cevisama in Valencia, Spain. Earlier this year, The Chaise Lounge along with sponsor Porcelanosa visited the Spanish Group's exhibition which ran concurrently with Cevisama. The following shows recap some of the highlights of the tour with guests sharing their individual and collective experience from the trip, the inspiration for which was the Chaise Lounge's social media competition #Let'sGoToSpain. Eloy Selles Eloy Selles is the General Manager of the West Coast of the United States for Porcelanosa. A native of Madrid, he can now be found in the company's Southern California offices. Eloy Selles and Nick discuss the itinerary that sees guests take in three major cities and eight factories over a whirlwind five day period, where the emphasis plays to enjoying all that Spain has to offer in culture, hospitality, gastronomy and of course, great design. Some of Porcelanosa's newest product launches that were displayed on the trip included Tono by Foster + Partners, Vitae by Zaha Hadid, K-LIFE by KRION®, and the Seedwood collection by VENIS. It is clear that Eloy Selles could not be happier or more proud than when he's hosting clients and guests in his homeland. The experience of touring the most modern High-Tec manufacturing facilities and artistically designed showrooms leaves visitors with lasting memories and inspiration. Nick recounts some of the highlights which included Santiago Calatrava's modern City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, the work of Antoni Gaudí' in Barcelona – from La SagradaFamília to Park Güell – and the countless restaurants and boutique hotels enjoyed along the way. Above: from left: Tomas Palomar: Porcelanosa International Division, Nick May: The Chaise Lounge, Nina Magon: Contour Interior Design, Pratibha Naware: Marriott International, Maria Jose Soriano: President of Porcelanosa Group, Kelli Ellis: Kelli Ellis Interior Design, Andrew Pennington: Porcelanosa USA, Lina Goldberg: HBG Design, Jessie Clayton: Jessie Clayton Designs Nina Magon Nina is the Principal of Contour Interior Design and was familiar with Porcelanosa before the trip but was not aware of the extent of the company's offering beyond tile. Nina chats with Nick about the value she gained from the experience, the sincerity of the customer service and absolute absence of any agenda to overtly promote product to the group at any point. Nina enjoyed everything on the trip during the group's hectic days together. One outstanding memory was the timely coincidence of joining the crowds in Valencia during the Las Fallas Festival. Enroute to Madrid the group had just finished touring the last factory in time to witness daytime fireworks with what seemed to be a million people celebrating Valencian culture in the center of the city in the early afternoon. Nina's undoubted opinion is that anybody who has the opportunity to join a Porcelanosa design trip to Spain is blessed, high praise indeed from a former guest on The Chaise Lounge. Currently, Nina and Contour Interior Design are working on a multitude of projects - including the owner suites at Minute Maid Park for the Houston Astros, a medical center and a 42,000 sq. ft. office building. Nina was also chosen as a blogger for the 2017 High Point Market to talk about her favorite products as a trend spotter for the new season. Her blog, Live Stylish Daily was awarded Best New Design Blog during the National Design Bloggers Conference in Atlanta and she'll join Nick on the Chaise Lounge High Point panel Hospitality Insiders Share All: What it Takes to be a Designer in the Hospitality Sector. Upcoming Events High Point Market – Oct 14 – 18 BDNY  – Nov 12 – 13 KBIS – Jan 9 – 11

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NUUS Wereldbeker nuus 1. Arrestasies vir vervalste sokkertruie 2. Dringende aansoek om Loftus wedstryde te stop 3. Fifa kommitee beveel om tender dokumente te oorhandig Die lughawe rower en sy gunsteling das ANC Jeugliga leier sal erken uitlatings was verkeerd Regter reken Krion skema was duidelike afpersing DA hof toe om Zuma rekord te kry Hof beveel Lekota bly president van COPE JURIESAAK Moet die Grondeisehof die okkupeerder uitsit? ANDER SAAK Grondeisehof besluit teen teruggee van Baphiring grond

NUUS Wereldbeker nuus 1. Arrestasies vir vervalste sokkertruie 2. Dringende aansoek om Loftus wedstryde te stop 3. Fifa kommitee beveel om tender dokumente te oorhandig Die lughawe rower en sy gunsteling das ANC Jeugliga leier sal erken uitlatings was verkeerd Regter reken Krion skema was duidelike afpersing DA hof toe om Zuma rekord te kry Hof beveel Lekota bly president van COPE JURIESAAK Moet die Grondeisehof die okkupeerder uitsit? ANDER SAAK Grondeisehof besluit teen teruggee van Baphiring grond