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May 17, 2012 Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
The American Institute of Architects 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition brings together leading experts, architects, and designers from various disciplines, as well as addressing the construction industry.
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May 17, 2012 Bob Siebenaller, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, ACHE
A healthcare mission must have measurable goals and objectives that support sustainability, and the ability of a health system to thrive in its ecological, social, and economic environment.
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May 15, 2012 Janet Brown, Contributing Editor
Hospitals are increasingly looking to architects and designers for their expertise in creating healthier interiors free of known chemical hazards. Tools, resources, and experts can guide healthcare leaders towards safer materials choices.
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May 1, 2012 Natalie Symon, IIDA, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C
Many healing gardens put on paper and budgeted for are often value engineered out of a project. But considering the benefits these spaces can have on those who visit them, can healthcare really do without? Read on for IIDA CEUs.
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April 27, 2012 Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
In this second of a two-part preview of the session, “Creating Aging-Friendly Green Communities,” taking place Monday, April 30, 2012, at the annual Environments for Aging Conference, the presenters discuss some of the highlights of their presentation.
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April 27, 2012 Todd Hutlock, Editor-in-Chief
The conclusion of an interview with Mara Baum, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, HOK's Sustainable Design Leader for Healthcare. The first in an ongoing series looking at new and emerging roles in healthcare design.
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April 16, 2012 Janet Brown, Contributing Editor
Covenant Health System, a Catholic not-for-profit, began its system-wide mission to green its nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted-living facilities in 2003, with many programs to share from over the years.
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April 13, 2012 Todd Hutlock, Editor-in-Chief
An interview with Mara Baum, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, HOK's Sustainable Design Leader for Healthcare. The first in an ongoing series looking at new and emerging roles in healthcare design.
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April 10, 2012 Janet Brown, Contributing Editor
Ten of the largest U.S. health systems have partnered with Health Care Without Harm, The Center for Health Design, and Practice Greenhealth to form the Healther Hospitals Initiative (HHI).
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April 5, 2012 Todd Hutlock, Editor-in-Chief
A blogger ignites controversy of misinterpretation, but it turns out that the U.S. Army's green certification plans are still fairly intriguing.
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