The Journal

At Holland, we take a thoughtful and open-minded approach to every healthcare project we undertake. We take the time to really listen to our clients to understand their priorities and needs, while drawing on our own experience and knowledge. When designing healthcare spaces, the key priorities we focus on are functionality, patient and staff experience, and adaptability. In this blog post, our Project Lead, Jenny Hassell, explores how we understand the needs of healthcare providers and patients, as well as the challenges and trends in healthcare design.

Earlier this season, we collaborated with the Interior Designers of Alberta (IDA) and fellow design professionals to create content on the latest developments in our industry. Design is dynamic and constantly evolving, and we’re proud to be part of an industry that continually sets new standards for excellence and innovation! As part of our collaboration, the IDA asked our team a series of questions on design inspirations, challenges, and the trends we’re embracing; and in this blog post, we revisit our responses.

Designing for neurodiversity is all about considering the needs and requirements of individuals who are part of the neurodiverse community. This could mean they have ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia – just to name a few of the more common ones. As research progresses and resources become more available, more people are discovering that undiagnosed conditions have been impacting their day-to-day lives. Designing for these needs represent the next layer in a human-centred approach. In this blog post, our Associate Karen Blackwood explores what it means to design with a neurodiverse-focused lens and the key elements she considers when designing spaces truly work for everyone.