At PDC Summit 2026, one thing came through clearly: healthcare design is getting smarter and becoming more human-centered at the same time. For architects, healthcare leaders and project teams, the conversations pointed to a market that is balancing clinical performance with dignity, flexibility and long-term value. Half of the programming centered on patient-centered design and…
When it comes to laboratory environments, the stakes for material performance are high. Every surface must support safety, durability, cleanability, and long-term lifecycle value – and lockers are no exception. Whether it’s a research lab, healthcare lab, teaching facility, or cleanroom-adjacent zone, personal storage plays a direct role in environmental hygiene and operational efficiency.Over the…
Within our blog series surrounding the five furniture surface characteristics, we have shown that the most important aspects of healthcare furniture includes the following Durability Cleanability Inability to support microbial growth Surface porosity Absence of seams These characteristics were defined by the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) in collaboration with the CDC in the…
In a recent blog post, we introduced an American Society of Health Care Engineering (ASHE) publication titled Using the Health Care Physical Environment to Prevent and Control Infection, written for designers and healthcare professionals alike. This research initiative created an evidence-based best practice guide to help healthcare organizations create safer healing environments. As it relates…
Designing durable healthcare furniture and equipment is essential for creating a safe and healthy environment for patients and care teams. These furniture and equipment models made using a solid acrylic surface can provide the safety needed to prevent infection. According to research, there are five evidence-based healthcare furniture characteristics that should be implemented to provide…
Within our blog series surrounding the five furniture surface characteristics, we have shown that the most important aspects of healthcare furniture include the following: Durability Cleanability Inability to support microbial growth Surface porosity Absence of seams These characteristics were defined by the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) in collaboration with the CDC in the…
Within our blog series surrounding the five furniture surface characteristics, we have shown that the most important aspects of healthcare furniture include the following: Durability Cleanability Inability to support microbial growth Surface porosity Absence of seams These characteristics were defined by the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) in collaboration with the CDC in the…
Important characteristics for healthcare furniture play a large role in infection prevention. In a value-driven healthcare economy, preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) to promote positive health outcomes is instrumental for providing safe, high-quality care. Below, we introduce recommended healthcare furniture surfaces and features with a simple goal: to help provide easier cleaning methods. Why Are…
We talk about ‘design’ a lot, but what we really mean is Design. More than just the way a product looks, Design pushes us to think about how it functions, how it will be shipped or installed, and how the product will age and wear.
We talk about ‘design’ a lot, but what we really mean is Design. More than just the way a product looks, Design pushes us to think about how it functions, how it will be shipped or installed, and how the product will age and wear.