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10 Hospital Design Trends to Enhance Patient Safety, Comfort - retrofit

1 week ago | retrofitmagazine.com | Ryan King

In the years immediately before the pandemic, a growing understanding of the link between mental, emotional, and physical health was leading hospital architecture away from the cold, clinical aesthetic of the past and toward a warmer, more comforting atmosphere. The pandemic uncovered a need for further modernization. Today’s hospitals are designed for efficient, comfortable accommodation for large numbers of people while maintaining an atmosphere as safe as it is welcoming.
Lessons from Wright

1 month ago | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch

I recently was able to tour Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter studio and home in Scottsdale, Ariz. Having toured and written about several of Wright’s projects, including the Historic Park Inn Hotel in Mason City, Iowa, which appeared in retrofit, I’ve come to appreciate Wright’s work, especially his penchant for connecting his designs to nature. Taliesin West appears to spring forth from Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains.
Regenerative Design Offers an Inspiring Vision for the Built Environment of Tomorrow

Mar 10, 2025 | retrofitmagazine.com | Jim Schneider

As buildings and infrastructure struggle with an ever-expanding list of challenges that come with a changing planet, designers, engineers and owners are faced with a growing list of considerations and priorities. For decades, our focus has been on sustainability, which at times has meant energy efficiency, carbon reduction, material reduction or a vast array of other things.
A Passion for Sports

Mar 10, 2025 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch

In a world where so many outside forces drive people apart, sports has a way of bringing us together. For example, when I moved to Chicago from Iowa in my early 20s, my new co-workers immediately asked whether I was a Cubs fan or Sox fan. I was not a baseball fan and hadn’t even considered following the sport.
Popular Tech Gadgets Improve Productivity on Job Sites

Feb 24, 2025 | retrofitmagazine.com | Barrett Baker

Who doesn’t love cool tech gadgets, especially when they can reduce injury, fatigue and errors on the job site? At Equipment Trader, we’ve explored some of the most innovative tools currently available. With a variety of industries in mind, this list includes gadgets designed for multiple applications, making them versatile additions to any workplace.
Energy-efficient Glass Adds Performance while Preserving the History of a Classic New York Landmark

Dec 19, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Jim Schneider

New York’s 5th Avenue has long been a mecca of shopping, fashion, style and class. Many brands that started on 5th Avenue have gone on to become household names. Among the most prominent is Tiffany and Co.When it was built in 1940, the original Tiffany flagship store on 5th Avenue was a symbol of modern architecture. Later, in 1980, an upper structure was built to be used as an office space. The structure was closed off to customers and incongruent with the original architecture.
Cool-coated Metal Roofs Can Improve Building Performance and Reduce Urban Heat

Nov 19, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Jim Schneider

Across the planet, temperatures are getting hotter. The impacts of global climate change are accelerating more quickly than previously anticipated, and this is having impact on a human scale, as well as on a building scale. More intense temperatures have brought with them an increase in heat-related injuries, and buildings now must work harder to keep occupants cool. This means expending more energy, which means contributing even more to climate change, which continues to feed the vicious cycle.
A Renovation Breathes New Life into a Midtown Manhattan Plaza

Nov 11, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Jim Schneider

Making an architectural statement in Midtown Manhattan is no easy task. Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall: Everywhere you look is an iconic landmark. It was in that environment that the Rockefeller family tasked its family architect to design a sunken courtyard during the expansion of Rockefeller Center in the 1960s.
FEMA Move Is a Giant Leap for a Storm-Battered Nation

Sep 30, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Tom Little

The federal government recently implemented a change to how Federal Emergency Management Agency funding is used to rebuild communities after devastating floods. This one small step for FEMA is a giant leap for our nation. It signals a vital shift in focus from disaster recovery to disaster resilience and mitigation. The updated Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, which went into effect on Sept.
New School Year, New Experiences

Sep 16, 2024 | retrofitmagazine.com | Christina A. Koch

Now as the parent of a 6-year-old, I have come to realize back-to-school time is as import- ant to parents as it is to our kids. And not just because it means more structure for the entire family. I think there’s an excitement surrounding how much our kiddos will learn and evolve in the coming year, as well as the friendships they will make that could last a lifetime. As I write this column, it is the final week before my daughter Clare begins first grade.