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Press 2008

See below links to papers, articles and publications in which The International Academy for Design & Health had editorial and press coverage in 2008.

Pyschosocially supportive design: A salutogenic approach to the design of the environment

While clinical practice focuses on treating illness, there’s also a raft of research to suggest that the quality of our everyday surroundings has a highly important role to play in sustaining wellness. This article considers the advantages of a salutogenic approach to hospital environments which focus on the factors that keep us well and stimulate the mind.
Author: Prof Alan Dilani Publication: International Hospital Federation Date: 2008/9
Healthcare Architecture: Back to the future
A better balance between function and the creation of patient, staff and visitor well-being through the environment is the future of hospital design in the UK, writes Marc Sansom, director of the International Academy for Design & Health.
Author: Marc Sansom Publication: The Source Date: October 2008

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