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Andrew Rader Health Clinic
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Rader Health Clinic is a health care center for military families and veterans that
specializes in practices ranging from dental care to cancer treatment within Fort
Myer. Dedicated to World War II POW and medical hero George Andrew Rader
in 1967, the facility is looking to update its traditional military appearance to
something more patient friendly. Lieutenant Colonel Sloan, who is overseeing
the redesign, is looking for the square two story brick building to wow patients
when they walk through the front entrance and provide peace of mind for a better
patient experience. The scope of work includes replacing the bland brown color
scheme of the clinic with a more healthcare friendly palette. Replacing the flat
lifeless appearance of front entrance stair well and side entrance corridor with
more impressionable eye catching designs that reflect more modern healthcare
centers. The project also includes a redesign of the two outdated staff break rooms
in the building so they utilize space effectively and improve employee satisfaction
levels by encouraging them to enjoy their lunchtime in a relaxing environment.
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Evidence Based Design (EBD)
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1. SINGLE PATIENT ROOM = privacy, quietness, reduced infections, sense of control (sight, sound, smell, touch)
2. ERGONOMICS = speed, accuracy, efficiency, increased energy, comfort (touch)
3. FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT = balance of flexibility and control, privacy and social interaction (sight, touch)
4. AIR QUALITY = fresh air, cleanliness, calming, reduced respiratory problems (smell)
5. WINDOWS = access to nature, light, energy, serenity, visual stimuli (sight, sound)
6. WAY FINDING = provides direction, reduced stress, offers control (sight, touch)
7. BUILDING LAYOUT = beginning of experience, sense of direction and control (sight, sound, smell, touch)
8. NATURE = healthy environment, refreshing, promotes relaxation (sight, sound, smell, touch)
9. NOISE CONTROL = quietness, calming, privacy (sound)
10. LIGHT = illuminate, used as guide, offers control, comfort, and warmth (sight, touch)
11. FLOOR MATERIAL = visual stimuli, noise reducer, provides direction, comfortable surface (sight, sound, touch)
12. POSITIVE DISTRACTIONS = distraction from issues, reduces anxiety, serenity (sight, sound, smell, touch)
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Color Psychology
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• Calming Spirit
• Combats Tension
• Cultivates Conservatism
• Offers Serenity/Supports Relaxation
• Promotes Thoughtfulness
• Provides Introspection
• Soothing Nature
• Underscores Devotion
• Comfortable Attitude
• Conservative Nature
• Implies Stability
• Communicates Gracefulness
• Promotes Secure Feeling
• Suggests Subtle Warmth
• Versatile Nature
• Allows Meditation
• Contemplative Nature
• Conveys Royal Essence
• Expresses Mystery
• Introspective Persona
• Intuitive Understanding
• Opulent Nature
• Sensitive Character
• Whimsical Personality
• Implies Sophistication
• Introspective Nature
• Soothing Atmosphere
• Subdues Emotional Response
• Suggests Subtle Coolness
• Versatile Nature
• May include the color white
• Signifies Stability, Structure, and
Support
• Rich Natural Feeling, Realistic
• Sophistication and Elegance
• Safe Environment, Comfortable
• Negative perceptions see it as cheap
• Seen as Ordinary as it is the most
predominant color on the planet
• Implies Self-control and Discipline
• Independence
• Strong Will
• Permanence
• Impression of Authority and Power
• Depressing if too much is present
• Represents the Beginning and the
End
BLUE
VIOLET
BROWN
WARM NUETRALS
COOL NUETRALS
BLACK
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Health Care Paint
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• Contain Low to no VOCs (primarily latex paints)
• Antimicrobial and mildew resistant
• Paints with antimicrobial properties and mildew
resistance may contain pesticides without EPA
registration, these should be avoided if possible
or may contain small amounts
• Easy to clean finish that is highly durable and
stain resistant
• No set of color palettes is guaranteed to
promote faster healing for different patients
• Soft colors are more desired than bolder and
brighter colors
• Avoid bright reds as it increases patient’s anxiety
levels, raises heart rate, and can strain eyes if
applied in large amounts
• Avoid pure yellow as it is the most difficult color
for the mind to process and can strain eyes
Warm Foundation
Cool Foundation
Luxe
Energetic
Organic
VOC Absorbing
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Health Care Flooring
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• High durability
• Very long life cycle (20-30 years)
• High initial cost ($4.00-$5.50 per sf)
• Biodegradable, can be recycled
• Absorbs sound
• Water, microbial, and medium stain
resistance
• Low maintenance required
• Does not release noxious fumes if
burned
• Slip hazard if non-textured surface
is wet
• Detergents can cause discoloration
• High durability
• Very long life cycle (20-40 years)
• High initial cost ($2.00-$5.00 per sf)
• Low maintenance required
• Water resistant, but can have water
damage
• Environmentally friendly materials
• Does not emit VOCs
• More comfortable surface, softer
than VCT
• Linseed oil has natural bacterial
resistance
• Susceptible to high heel damage
• Very high durability
• Long life cycle (10-20 years)
• Low initial cost ($0.50-$2.00 per sf)
• Variety of aesthetic options
• Good light and sound reflectivity
• Stain, moisture, & impact resistant
• Requires chemical waxing to keep
sheen regularly
• PVC emits VOCs, especially with
recently processed vinyl
• Not biodegradable, hard to recycle
• Creates toxic smoke when exposed
to fires
SHEET VINYL & VCT
RUBBER SHEET & TILE
LINOLEUM SHEET
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Ten Hour Charette: Health Clinic
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Baby Boomer Patients Spring Concept
Laminate Blue Rubber
White Rubber
Green Rubber
Upholstery
Carpet Tile Concept Sketch: Cafe
SW6928
SW6952
SW6731
SW2864
SW7757
SW6646
SW6777
SW7719
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Accessible Design
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ADA Design = People with Disabilities
Universal Design = Everyone
What is the difference between ADA requirements
and Universal Design?
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Principals of Universal Design
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EQUITABLE USE FLEXIBILITY IN USE SIMPLE AND INTUITIVE PERCEPTIBLE INFORMATION
TOLERANCE FOR ERROR LOW PHYSICAL EFFORT SIZE AND SPACE FOR APPROACH AND USE
Equality: Provides same service to
everyone. Ex. = Automatic Doors
Adaptability: Provides preferred
method of use. Ex. = Toilet Seating
Easy: Provides little difficulty to
understand. Ex. = Symbols/Visuals
Diverse: Provides alternate method
to convey info. Ex. = Signage/Braille
Minimize: Reduces risk of injuries
from accidents. Ex. = Non-slip Floors
Comfort: Provides minimal fatigue
to operate. Ex. = Motion Sensors
Extent: Provides space necessary to approach, reach, manipulate, and use
regardless of user’s body type. Ex. = Entries/Hallways/Ramps/Sign-in Desks
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Contagious Disease Control
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• Primary purpose of HVAC system in hospitals and healthcare settings is for
infection control
• Isolation rooms for infected patients must maintain a negative air pressure and
be properly sealed
• Just one air change with fresh air can remove 63% of contaminants in the
room’s air
• At 10 air changes per hour (ACH), a ventilation system can remove 90% of
all airborne contaminants in 14 minutes and remove 99% of all airborne
contaminants in 28 minutes
• The higher the ACH = the higher the cost of energy to use it so filters for
microbes are used to lower ACH
• 12 ACH is recommended standard as filters will reach their maximum pressure
drop to be effective
• For a space to main negative pressure their must be 10% to 15% more air going
out as exhaust than supply
• To prevent diseases from spreading, hospitals provide sealed spaces that
separate sick from the healthy
• People infected with contagious diseases are usually placed in an isolation
room during their treatment
• Isolation rooms will have an anteroom between them and a common space to
serve as an airlock
• Negative pressure rooms are designed so that little to no air contaminants will
escape from space as it will act as a vacuum drawing outside air into space and
prevent microbes from being released
• Positive pressure rooms are designed to protect sensitive patients from outside
contaminants by pushing air away from space which serves as a barrier for
operation rooms
HVAC SYSTEMS
SPACE PLANNING
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Security Systems
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• Install cameras inside clinic
• Can be placed facing entrances
• Placed down hallways
• Within the lobby and reception
• Areas with sensitive information
• Private areas cut off from public
• Provides 24 hour monitoring
• Come in compact sizes
• Record high quality video
• Activated by motion sensor
• For personnel only areas
• Card keys provided to staff
• More convenient than pin locks
• Keeps public out of work areas
• Extra layer of security for valuables
• Can record when space is accessed
• Can be linked to security network
CAMERA SURVALIANCE
MOTION SENSOR ALARM SYSTEM INSTANT NOTIFICATION ALARM SYSTEM
ACCESS CONTROL
• Install sensors near entrances
• Locked areas with valuables
• Detects movement within space
• Can send alerts to security
• Good for detecting intruders
• Detects opened doors and broken
windows
• Can pick up pests like mice
• Preferable during clinic closing
hours when building is empty
• For entire clinic building
• Integrates with security systems
• Notifies staff with up to date
emergency notifications
• Aids in evacuations during
emergencies
• Can reduce chances of injuries and
loss of human life
• Designed for increasing survival
rate in stressful situations such as
shootings or other acts of violence
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