Lighting And Colour For Hospital Design

Author : Hilary Dalke
Publisher : Stationery Office/Tso
ISBN 13 : 9780113224913
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighting and Colour for Hospital Design written by Hilary Dalke and published by Stationery Office/Tso. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quality of the visual hospital environment can have a positive psychological effect on patient recovery and staff performance. This guidance document focuses on the visual environment in hospitals and healthcare buildings, and the use of appropriate colour design and lighting. It was written jointly by BRE and the Colour Design Research Centre at London South Bank University, as part of a Department of Health funded project.

Author : Great Britain: Department of Health: Estates and Facilities Division
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780113227846
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Circulation and communication spaces written by Great Britain: Department of Health: Estates and Facilities Division and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2007-08-08 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health building notes give "best practice" guidance on the design and planning of new healtcare buildings and on the adpatation/extension of existing facilities. They provide information to support the briefing and design processes for individual projects in the NHS building programme. Health Building Note 40, vol. 4, Common activity spaces is being republished into 3 documents. This document forms Health Building Note 00-04 and replaces HBN 40, vol. 4 (ISBN 9780113221875). Circulation spaces provide access within hospital departments whereas communication spaces provide access between departments and may include main hospital streets. This document provides guidance on the design of circulation and communication spaces in hospitals and other healthcare buildings, including corridors, internal lobbies and stairs, and lifts. It also provides supporting information on doors and handrails. The guidance is based on ergonomic research, including a study that investigated space requirements for bed movement along corridors and through doors.

Author : Konrad Domke
Publisher : WIT Press
ISBN 13 : 1845645502
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Light in Engineering, Architecture and the Environment written by Konrad Domke and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wessex Institute of Technology has for years been convening conferences on sustainable architecture and planning, design in nature, heritage architecture, and environmental health. With the growing importance of lighting in the creation of better, healthier environments, the enhancement of heritage architecture, and the recovery of urban areas, as well as new developments in more sustainable lighting it became clear that a conference focusing on lighting issues would be useful. This book contains the papers to be presented at the first International Conference on Lighting in Engineering, Architecture and the Environment, discussing the latest developments in a variety of topics related to light and illumination, from its engineering aspects to its use in art and architecture and the effect of light on living systems and human health. Ranging from discussions of technical issues regarding equipment design and light measurement to human perception of light and the effect of light on human health, the book will be of interest to architectures, planners, environmental health experts, and stage designers in academia, industry and government, as well as colleagues discussing the latest developments in a variety of topics related to light and illumination, from its engineering aspects to its use in art and architecture and the effect of light on living systems and human health.

Author : Great Britain: Department of Health: Estates and Facilities Division
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 0113227477
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facilities for cardiac services written by Great Britain: Department of Health: Estates and Facilities Division and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2006-12-11 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This documents contains best practice advice on the design and layout of new cardiac facilities within acute general hospitals, and the recommendations should also be applied when existing facilities are upgraded, where practical. It covers the following facilities: dedicated out-patient units for provision of consultation/examination and patient support/information services; non-invasive investigations units (for example for undertaking ECGs and echocardiography, and analysis of pacemakers and other implantable devices; catheter laboratories and associated facilities; minor cardiac procedures rooms; dedicated day case units (for admission, preparation, recovery and discharge of day patients undergoing invasive procedures; cardiac operating theatres and associated facilities. Key legislation affecting the provision of cardiac facilities is also highlighted. This edition of HBN 28 replaces the 2001 edition (ISBN 0113224559).

Author : Keith Bright
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781444319835
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Colour, Light and Contrast Manual written by Keith Bright and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endorsed by the Society of Light and Lighting, this practical bookoffers comprehensive guidance on how colour, light and contrast canbe incorporated within buildings to enhance their usability. Thebook provides state-of-the-art, clear guidance as well as avaluable information source for busy professionals involved in thedesign or management of new and existing environments. The ways colour, light and contrast are used within builtenvironments are critical in determining how people interact withthe space, and how confident, safe, and secure they will feel whendoing so. They also have a major influence on a person’ssense of well-being and their ability to use the environmentindependently and without undue effort. Understanding how to use colour and contrast and how they areinfluenced by both natural and artificial lighting is vital for allthose involved in the design and management of the environments andspaces we all use. In recent years there has been a considerable amount of workundertaken to further our understanding of how colour, light andcontrast affect emotion and sensory abilities, and how they canassist or hinder people in their everyday lives. Other publications consider these issues individually but TheColour, Light and Contrast Manual: designing and managing inclusivebuilt environments draws knowledge and information together toproduce a unique, comprehensive and informative guide to how thethree elements can work together to improve the design andmanagement of environments for us all. Supporting website at: www.wiley.com/go/brightandcook

Author : Shuenn-Yih Chang
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0415643422
Total Pages : 976 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Civil Engineering and Building Materials written by Shuenn-Yih Chang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 976 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Civil Engineering and Building Materials presents the state-of-the-art development in: - Structural Engineering - Road & Bridge Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering - Architecture & Urban Planning - Transportation Engineering - Hydraulic Engineering - Engineering Management - Computational Mechanics - Construction Technology - Building Materials - Environmental Engineering - Computer Simulation - CAD/CAE Emphasis was given to basic methodologies, scientific development and engineering applications. Advances in Civil Engineering and Building Materials will be useful to professionals, academics, and Ph.D. students interested in the above mentioned areas.

Author : Sara O. Marberry
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471076858
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Power of Color written by Sara O. Marberry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1995-05-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "COLOR is literally the 'wavelength' medicine of the future. Itcalls to us and asks us to recognize its value as an alternativemedicine that the environment can provide." --from The Power ofColor THE FIRST PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CREATING HEALTHY INTERIORS WITHCOLOR Working from the scientifically based premise that the use offull-spectrum color on finishes and surfaces is essential tocreating a healthy man-made environment, Sara O. Marberry andLaurie Zagon arm design professionals with: * A complete methodology and clear, easy-to-follow guidelines todesigning with full-spectrum color without compromising style orclient preferences * A concise refresher course in color theory * Detailed analyses of more than 20 projects for a wide range ofpublic and private spaces, including healthcare facilities,schools, day-care centers, hotels, and offices * Color charts that break down proportions of hue, value, andchroma for each project discussed * A project showcase featuring more than 40 full-color photographs,bringing vividly to life all of the examples discussed Thanks to the efforts of a handful of visionaries working in avariety of disciplines, our knowledge of the role of light andcolor in human health has taken a quantum leap during the pastdecade. For instance, clear links have been established betweencolor and academic performance among grade-schoolers, and medicaljournals now routinely feature reports of color being usedsuccessfully to assist in the treatment of everything fromdepression to AIDS. Now, in a book that is as inspiring as it is instructive, designprofessionals can learn how to use color to create interior spacesthat support the health and well-being of all who live and work inthem. The first and only practical guide to creating healthyinterior design using color, The Power of Color provides a simplemethodology and set of guidelines that can easily be integratedinto professional practice. The book begins with a concise, accessible refresher course incolor theory. From there, the authors embark on a fascinatingexploration of the healing properties of color as documented in thescientific literature. This is followed by in-depth, practicaldiscussions of surface colors and lighting, the importance of usingfull-spectrum color in interior design, and techniques for usingfull-spectrum color without compromising the design professional'sunique sense of style or the demands of his or her clients. The remainder of The Power of Color is devoted to the detailedanalyses of more than 20 projects executed in the United States andEurope. Chosen for their use of a full-spectrum color palette, theexamples include designs for many different types of public andprivate spaces--from healthcare facilities and schools to hotelsand offices. Each project is accompanied by color charts that breakdown proportions of hue, value, and chroma. A project showcasecontaining more than 40 full-color photographs vividly brings tolife all of the examples discussed. The most complete, practical guide to the use of color to createhealthy interior spaces, The Power of Color is an indispensableresource for interior designers, architects, and all other designprofessionals.

Author : Ulrike Brandi
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3034615698
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighting Design written by Ulrike Brandi and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kompakte, systematische Einführung in die Grundlagen der Tages- und Kunstlichtplanung Mehr als jedes verwendete Material bestimmt das Licht Raumwirkungen, erzeugt Stimmungen, inszeniert Architektur. In gut belichteten Räumen fühlen wir uns wohl und sind leistungsfähig, Licht fördert die Gesundheit. Darüber hinaus trägt eine sinnvolle Tages- und darauf abgestimmte Kunstlichtplanung - gerade in Bürogebäuden - wesentlich zur Energieeinsparung bei. Zusammengestellt von erfahrenen Fachautoren aus Praxis und Lehre, bietet der neue Band der Reihe Detail Praxis wichtige Grundlagen zur Tages- und Kunstlichtplanung. Neben einfachen Planungsregeln wie Grundrissgestaltung, Gebäudeorientierung und Fassadengliederung werden aktuelle Tages- und Kunstlichtsysteme vorgestellt und an Beispielprojekten erläutert.

Author : NHS Estates
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780113227044
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In-patient Facilities for Older People written by NHS Estates and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2005-04-25 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication sets out best practice guidance on the building or refurbishment of dedicated in-patient facilities for older people, comprising intermediate care facilities and facilities for people with dementia. Sections cover: general design requirements; room spaces; engineering requirements; and cost information. It includes two cases studies of an intermediate care centre and a nursing home. The guidance takes account of the recommendations made in the National Service Framework for Older People, the NHS Plan and the Wanless report ('Securing our future health: taking a long-term view, 2002) in relation to health care services for older people, including the need for patient privacy and dignity, space and rehabilitation services.

Author : NHS Estates
Publisher : The Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780113226801
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facilities for Rehabilitation Services written by NHS Estates and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2004 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication contains guidance on the planning and design of facilities for rehabilitation services provided within acute general hospitals, as well as in a range of community settings. It adopts a modular approach to the topic, which describes facilities for separate elements of a general rehabilitation service that can be put together as circumstances require and according to local needs, to achieve good management and value for money in capital and revenue terms. Recognition is given to the need to make decisions locally, as close to the patient as possible, and the involvement of service users and representatives in the planning and design process is encouraged. Sections cover: general service considerations; environment and design considerations, operational aspects including health and safety, catering and domestic services, health records service and IT; general planning issues including parking, entrance and reception areas, clinical and therapeutic spaces; engineering considerations; and cost information. It also includes case studies of four different settings and a patient's perspective of using the services of a rehabilitation unit. This publication supersedes the previous edition (ISBN 0113224516) published in 2000.