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HCD EXPO: SESSION PREVIEW

DESIGNING QUIET
BUILDINGS
Noise is the source of frequent patient complaints. Not only is it annoying, but it can directly affect the well-being of occupants. Common
sources of noise, such as staff conversations, double patient rooms,
alarms, intercoms, pagers, and mechanical equipment, can interrupt
sleep and lead to higher stress levels. Additionally, prolonged exposure
to noise can impair staff members' reading comprehension, resulting in a
higher risk for medical errors.
But is all noise bad? Do we want a space so quiet that we can hear a pin
drop? A space can be too quiet, and not all noise impacts areas negatively.
For example, some noise helps us relax and can mask other sounds. Occupant complaints typically stem from the variability of noise that comes
from other sources, such as those generated from outside a building and
transmitted through the walls, staff talking in corridors, air-handling
units above ceilings, or alarms at nurses' stations. Giving attention to the
acoustic design of a space can resolve these issues.
In a panel discussion to be hosted by the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at the upcoming Healthcare Design Expo &
Conference (Nov. 11-14, Orlando, Fla.), attendees will learn how to be proactive in designing for quiet. Solutions to be shared in "Designing Quiet
Buildings" include consideration of background noise levels (mechanical
system noise or other consistent noise sources), sound isolation (wall
construction), and materials (room finishes to absorb sound).
Additionally, it's important to introduce operational strategies that
will push acoustics beyond the design process. Though these elements
may sound simple, real-world applications will likely be more complex
and require creative solutions specific to each case. Different spaces
have different needs, and during the HCD Expo session, the speakers will
demonstrate problem-solving ideas and application through a case-study
example and discuss research studies to help determine where the wellbeing of occupants is most affected by noise.
The session will be held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13. For
more information, visit HCDexpo.com.-Ghina Itani, principal at Itani
Design Concepts, and Teri Lura Bennett, lead interior designer at John
Hopkins Health System

S AV E T H E DAT E
HCD CitySCENE events scheduled for 2018
Healthcare Design's popular CitySCENE networking events will return in
2018 with more dates and a new destination. The two-hour CitySCENEs offer
healthcare design and building professionals an opportunity to meet local
peers and enjoy casual conversations over cocktails. Mark your calendar with
these dates:
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Dallas, Feb. 27
Nashville, March 26
Chicago, June 12
Boston, Sept. 25

The locations in each city will be announced soon. For more information, go
to the Events + Competitions section at HCDmagazine.com. 

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Healthcare Design - November 2017
Contents
Editorial
From the Publisher
Show Talk
Photo Tour
Photo Tour
Maine Stage
Preserving an Icon
Magic Moment
Time to Shine
All Together Now
Operations Delivering a New Experience
Engineering Lessons From Rwanda
Product Spotlight Outdoor Furniture
The Center
Aia-Aah
Project Watch
Product Gallery
Face Time
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Healthcare Design - November 2017 - Editorial
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Healthcare Design - November 2017 - From the Publisher
Healthcare Design - November 2017 - Show Talk
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Healthcare Design - November 2017 - Photo Tour
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Healthcare Design - November 2017 - Preserving an Icon
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Healthcare Design - November 2017 - Engineering Lessons From Rwanda
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Healthcare Design - November 2017 - Product Spotlight Outdoor Furniture
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