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Are you looking for CEUs? Below is a great opportunity to earn up to 4.5 hours!   On Friday April 5, 2024, the IES and Parsons School of Design, in collaboration with Light Justice, will host Light + Justice Symposium: Interior Spaces, a symposium to explore how indoor lighting quality—especially in public facilities—is generally neglected for marginalized, under-resourced, and vulnerable occupants. This event builds on last year’s Light + Justice Symposium, which examined the intersection of outdoor lighting in the public realm with environmental justice and social equity.   Indoors, light justice means daylighting and electric lighting designed to provide a positive occupant experience. Light + Justice Symposium: Interior Spaces is an opportunity for lighting professionals to recognize inequities that can perpetuate inequitable indoor lighting for vulnerable occupants, including people of color, the aging, the impaired, and the incarcerated.   Panels including experts in lighting, design, and community engagement will discuss both the challenges and benefits of addressing these systemic inequities as an industry and offer case studies that engage these communities to provide equitable, quality lighting for neglected interior spaces and vulnerable occupants.   This hybrid event will be held live at The New School in New York, NY and online for a virtual audience. Sessions will be recorded for registered attendees, who will be eligible for up to 4.5 hours of continuing education credits.   https://lnkd.in/g22sizeb

The Microbiome of Buildings: A Hidden Factor in Public Health? We've long known that the environment plays a key role in health, but have you ever considered the microbiome of the buildings we live and work in? Recent studies suggest that the indoor microbiome i.e the collection of microorganisms found within the walls, floors, and air of buildings can have profound effects on human health. From offices to hospitals to our homes, the microorganisms present in these environments may contribute to respiratory conditions, immune system development, and even mental health. Here's where it gets interesting: we can engineer healthier buildings by controlling airflow, humidity, and the materials we use. Imagine hospitals designed not just for treatment but for preventing infections through microbial management. Schools, offices, and homes could be optimized to reduce allergies, asthma, and even boost mental well-being. It’s a fascinating intersection between architecture, engineering, and health,bwhere we can design healthier spaces by focusing on the unseen microbial ecosystems around us. This concept opens up exciting possibilities for public health professionals, architects, and policymakers. How can we redesign our built environments to improve health outcomes? What if we started viewing buildings not just as physical structures, but as ecosystems that shape our well-being? I’d love to hear thoughts from those working in public health, architecture, environmental health, and anyone interested in innovating the future of healthier living spaces. Let’s connect and explore this new frontier together

The Microbiome of Buildings: A Hidden Factor in Public Health? We've long known that the environment plays a key role in health, but have you ever considered the microbiome of the buildings we live and work in? Recent studies suggest that the indoor microbiome i.e the collection of microorganisms found within the walls, floors, and air of buildings can have profound effects on human health. From offices to hospitals to our homes, the microorganisms present in these environments may contribute to respiratory conditions, immune system development, and even mental health. Here's where it gets interesting: we can engineer healthier buildings by controlling airflow, humidity, and the materials we use. Imagine hospitals designed not just for treatment but for preventing infections through microbial management. Schools, offices, and homes could be optimized to reduce allergies, asthma, and even boost mental well-being. It’s a fascinating intersection between architecture, engineering, and health,bwhere we can design healthier spaces by focusing on the unseen microbial ecosystems around us. This concept opens up exciting possibilities for public health professionals, architects, and policymakers. How can we redesign our built environments to improve health outcomes? What if we started viewing buildings not just as physical structures, but as ecosystems that shape our well-being? I’d love to hear thoughts from those working in public health, architecture, environmental health, and anyone interested in innovating the future of healthier living spaces. Let’s connect and explore this new frontier together

What is Design Development? It can be a 6 AM site walk before a building has light, structure, and vision. Your walk does not wander because you already know its pace, systems, and impact.

As summer arrives and campuses quiet down, the hidden hustle behind higher education projects comes to life. For months, design teams like ours have been diligently laying the groundwork for the next generation of educational facilities that will shape the future.   Take the upcoming The University of Georgia Dining and Wellness Center, set to open in 2026. Although it may seem distant, the intricate planning and design work happening now are crucial to ensuring a seamless construction phase and successful project completion.   Behind every groundbreaking ceremony lies a story of months—sometimes years—of meticulous preparation. This advanced planning allows construction crews to capitalize on the summer months when campuses are less busy, minimizing disruption and ensuring students return to enhanced facilities each fall.   Our commitment to innovation and forward-thinking design ensures that every detail is meticulously accounted for, even those you may never see but are critical to the success of such projects. From state-of-the-art dining halls to wellness centers, academic buildings and student housing facilities, our designs are crafted with the future in mind.   Stay tuned for more updates on how we’re transforming higher education landscapes across the region.   #HigherEdDesign #CampusInnovation #ArchitecturalExcellence #FutureOfEducation

Presenting My Architecture Thesis: "A Haven of Healing: Hospice Care Centre for Cancer Patients" Dear LinkedIn Community, It is with great excitement that I share with you the culmination of my academic journey: my architecture thesis, "A Haven of Healing: Hospice Care Centre for Cancer Patients." Over the past, I have dedicated myself to this project, driven by a deep-seated passion for leveraging architecture as a tool for healing and comfort. Project seeks to address the critical need for specialized environments that provide holistic care and support to cancer patients during their end-of-life journey. Through meticulous research and empathetic design exploration I have endeavored to create a sanctuary where patients find solace, dignity, and peace in their final days. Key elements of "A Haven of Healing" include: Patient-Centered Design: Every aspect of the hospice care center is meticulously crafted with the patient's comfort and well-being in mind. From soothing interior spaces to carefully curated outdoor areas, the design fosters a sense of tranquility and serenity. Holistic Support Services: Recognizing that cancer care extends beyond medical treatment, the center offers a range of support services, including counseling, spiritual care, and complementary therapies. These services are seamlessly integrated into the architectural framework, creating a nurturing environment that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Integration with Nature: Nature plays a central role in the healing process, and the design embraces this principle wholeheartedly. The center features lush gardens, tranquil water features, and abundant natural light, creating a connection to the outdoors that promotes healing and renewal. Sustainable Design Practices: Sustainability is a core tenet of the project, with an emphasis on eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and green spaces that enhance both the environmental and human health. I am profoundly grateful to my professors for their unwavering support and guidance throughout this journey. Their expertise and encouragement have been instrumental in shaping the vision and execution of "A Haven of Healing." As I reflect on the impact of this thesis, I am reminded of the transformative power of architecture to elevate the human experience, particularly in moments of vulnerability and transition. My hope is that "A Haven of Healing" serves as a beacon of compassion and empathy, inspiring future architectural endeavors in the realm of healthcare and wellness. Warm regards, Chinmayee #Architecture #Thesis #HealthcareDesign #HospiceCare #CancerCare #DesignForWellness

🫶 What are some of the key items we need to consider when designing sensitive spaces, and where can we look for real-world examples? Medical Architecture has started construction on a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in Dorset, England. They're focusing on aspects such as biophilia and sensitive design to foster better wellbeing and a serene environment 😌 But, it's no small task. There's a lot to consider, like including clear sight lines to manage risk while creating an environment that still feels relaxed and comfortable for residents. 👀 So, what is Medical Architecture during to create both a secure and serene space for their new site in Dorset? Find out via the link in the comments 👇 #HealthcareDesign #SensitiveDesign #Biophilia #MentalHealth #DesignForWellbeing

Age Friendly Environments Our place - the suburbs, towns and cities we live in can enable or disable us. With an ageing population and more people over 80 years of age live in the community. Environments can enable or disable us - local government and planning are key to think of how to improve accessibility in our communities. Age friendly benefits everyone - people with disabilities, people with young children and prams, grandparents caring for grandchildren, delivery workers and those working into their retirement years. Town planners, social planners, designers- those working on smart cities - this work is worth a read. Great work on age friendly cities at Gensler HT Tama Duffy Day and Jeremy Southerland in reminding us of the body of work that exists to support innovators to do better for longevity. Catherine Bridge Carrie Hamilton GAICD Barrie Harrop Murray Hurps David Lt (Lillo-Trynes) Mark Pesce Catherine Ball Abby Bloom Anne-Marie Elias #agefriendly #localgovernment #planning #planners #smartcities

Short video showing the before and after transformation journey of our School Of Healthcare project :-)

Research is an ongoing process and place matters. As part of our ongoing studies into Active Adult, we continue to find that “place matters.” Often, where a building is located is often as important as what is inside the building. If we are to realize a future where we can truly age-in-community, we need to look beyond the boundaries of our site. Influences such as traffic patterns, proximity of healthcare infrastructure, places for local commerce, cultural and entertainment opportunities, and accessible transit are as important to resident experience as the amenities within a building. Home is important, but the actual house (or building) is only one piece of someone’s experience of home. I have been revisiting a Gensler Research project called “Designing Intergenerational Communities”. This project acted as a foundation for our 2023 project “Beyond Senior Living: Designing Communities for Inclusion” and it remains relevant contributing to our current studies focused on defining Active Adult. In this study, our team created visualizations for two communities (MacArthur Park in Los Angeles and Ivy City in Washington DC) to answer the question: “What elements are essential to make our existing communities livable for all ages?” #seniorliving #seniorlivingdesign #activeaging