Universal Design

• The Architecture of Hope: Brian Giebink Leads HDR’s Vision for Better Behavioral Health Spaces

  March 7, 2025

  

  For HDR architect Brian Giebink, transforming behavioral health design starts with listening to what people say they need and the deeper meaning behind their words.

• The Need for Healthcare Design with Bariatric Patients in Mind

  September 14, 2020

  

  Healthcare providers are apt to interact with a relatively higher percentage of obese patients due to related conditions. Prepare your healthcare facility to meet their needs through universal design.

• Why Ligature-Resistant Products & Universal Design Are Important for All Healthcare Environments

  May 7, 2019

  

  The use of ligature-resistant products in behavioral healthcare is evident. Should hospitals, emergency care facilities, and rehabilitation/nursing homes also consider them? Absolutely, and here’s why.

• Three Important Healthcare Design Trends That Are Here to Stay

  April 4, 2018

  

  These healthcare design trends have been around for some time, but they’re now receiving more support from manufacturers. What once was only an ideal is becoming reality.

• Advances in ADA Design for Healthcare

  December 13, 2017

  

  Many architects and designers are shifting toward the universal design trend. When all rooms meet ADA standards, it benefits both the patients and the healthcare facility.

• Designing Healthcare Facilities for Disabled Workers

  May 5, 2014

  

  Many architects and designers see ADA codes as just a starting point, and they are setting the bar higher. Following certain best practices will help you design a building that is far more inclusive to employees of all abilities.