HKS Architects's podcast

ED rooms have increased from 80 to 140 square feet or more over the years. Jim Lennon, vice president, HKS Team ED, believes this is unnecessary. “About 40 to 50 percent of all ED experiences can be managed in a recliner-type environment. In essence, we are applying first-class style seating design to the ED experience. These private spaces allow patients to select their own environment – including music and lighting.” The goal is to reduce square footage requirements, along with staff and patient waiting times in a space-constrained emergency department, while increasing patient comfort and safety. Learn more about these new AIA/AAH healthcare design awarding-winning spaces – introduced in mock-up form at the 2014 American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) worldwide conference during this informative JOIN US talk from Lennon as well as David Vincent, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, Designer and Director, HKS Team ED; and Michael P. Pietrzak, M.D., Senior Physician Strategist, HKS Team E