Francis (Frank) Murdock Pitts, founding partner of architecture+, has recently published two articles that offer in-depth reviews of the history of two important areas of healthcare facility design.
In Therapeutic Environments, Frank and his co-author (D. Kirk Hamilton) review the development of the therapeutic environment movement from its inception in the 1980s to its connection with the neurosciences and its contributions to evidence-based design. The close connection of both authors with this movement creates a unique perspective.
In Ten Lessons Learned, Frank and his co-author (Donald McKahan) present the results of their multi-year research on iconic healthcare facilities design in the 1990s. They examine the characteristics shared by these innovative facilities and share valuable lessons on the importance of flexibility.
To obtain copies of these articles please contact cesarskie@aplususa.com.