Apple Inc. Creating Innovative Healthcare Solutions

In view of the rising number of mobile users worldwide, digital healthcare industry has recognized the practicability of using mobile devices to improve accessibility and affordability of their services. One technology giant, which has predicted the future of digital healthcare sector is Apple……


Using Sustainable Material and Zero VOC Materials in Medical Spaces

In the words of Mr. Lloyd Dean, CEO of Catholic Healthcare West 2000, at the Setting Healthcare’s Environmental Agenda Conference, “A consistent ethic means that our healthcare organizations must change practices…we see a clear link between environmental responsibility and our basic mission, which…


Psychology of the color Green, and its effect in Interior Design

The Origin of ‘Green’ The word ‘green’ in modern English is derived from the Middle English and Anglo-Saxon word ‘grene’, which has the same meaning as ‘grass’ and ‘grow’ in German. In optical physics, the color green lies within a wavelength of roughly 495–570 nm. Green is the color of the living…


Interior Design for Concierge Medical Practices

Emergence of Concierge Medicine Concierge Medicine is defined as a private form of practice where doctors charge patients an out-of-pocket retainer fee for full access to their services. [1] Considering the growing healthcare costs, patients are looking out for new forms of payment systems for…


Transformation of Healthcare Interior Design into Retail Design: Causes and Effects

Interior Designers play a key role in creating innovative healthcare spaces, while rendering to clients’ requirements and patient needs. As a Healthcare Interior Designer puts it, “Healthcare Interior Design is not limited to putting buildings on a campus; it’s about thinking of a bigger picture, a…


How Interior Design Contributes to Doctors’ Financial Health!

Considering the fact that Interior architectural design of medical facilities has undergone a paradigm shift over the past few years, this write-up is intended to inspire our clients and the stakeholders by projecting the growing possibilities in the field of 'Healthcare Interior Design', and its…


Interior Design for Small Clinical Practices

An old saying goes like this, “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression”. This applies perfectly for clinical practices, when it comes to retaining patients and sustaining reputation. Healthcare facilities range from small and simple medical clinics to large and complex…


Designing Staff Workplaces in Healthcare Interiors

Healthcare Interior Design – Focus on care community Over the past few years, healthcare interior design has started moving out of the box, to focus on design approaches that are not completely patient-centered. This could be attributed to the rising focus on the creation of healthcare spaces that…


Importance of Lighting in Hospital Interiors – Part II

Major Types of Lighting used in Hospitals We have also summarized the most important areas in a hospital that need special focus with respect to lighting. Some of them are as follows. Operating Rooms Surgical theatre and operating room environment needs the right kind of lighting, which should be…


Importance of Lighting in Hospital Interiors – Part I

At LA Healthcare Design Inc., we believe that understanding the types of lighting used in interior design, and the importance of each type is essential to derive the right approach of interior lighting in any healthcare setting. Basic Types of Lighting used in Interior Design This article aims to…