This is nice article about design considerations for health care spaces.
One of the big transitions on healthcare space design is using more biophillic design concepts. Things like plants, natural light and water to help the healing process and improve overall patient outcomes.
Blue can have varying effects: pastel blue is calming in high-stress situations, whereas darker blue can evoke feelings of sadness and depression.
Cummings adds that at the Prosper facility, they selected colors and materials that would promote a calming and inviting atmosphere to help relieve stress. Even the flooring was paid attention to, as they chose wood-grained properties for its warmth and inviting nature to enhance comfort.
The choice for natural lighting was backed up by research that indicated having a calming view of the outdoors and access to daylight benefited patients, says Cummings. There are several ways that natural lighting directly benefits patients, including faster healing, reduced stress, increased satisfaction, lessened perceived waiting time and lower blood pressure.
Design considerations such as these reverse the institutional approach that was taken on the 1950 till the 2000s