The Journal

Research conducted by The Center for Health Design shows that patients who perceive their healthcare environment as healing tend to experience more positive outcomes. Healthcare spaces that feel more like a home than a hospital reduces the stress and anxiety associated with medical visits. Interior design has the power to transform people’s relationship with healthcare institutions and ultimately, their health. In this blog post, we cover the space planning and aesthetic elements we prioritize when designing patient- and family-centred spaces.

At Holland, our design projects are a collaborative team effort. We're fortunate to have a solid network of contractors and consultants who bring our designs to life, and enjoy working with, including Prime Projects Ltd. We recently partnered with them at a NAIOP Calgary event where they delivered a valuable presentation on construction management and general contracting. In this collaborative post, we cover highlights from their presentation, their expertise and approach to construction, as well as trends they're observing in office design.

A workplace strategy is a holistic approach to aligning your workspace with your organization’s goals, culture, and operational needs. It involves analyzing various aspects of how employees work, including workflow, employee needs, and technological requirements, to optimize productivity, collaboration, and well-being. Whether you're planning to move offices in the next couple of years or sooner, now is the time to start thinking about a comprehensive workplace strategy.