Heart-lung center designed by Dutch Hospital Design partner is the best in the country
On the ‘Day of the Nursing’ the heart-lung center of the Medical Center Alkmaar (MCA), designed by DHD Partner SEED, was named the best hospital department in The Netherlands.The judges are patients and their family who gave positive feedback of a specific hospital department via the website of the campaign: “The Netherlands thanks the healthcare”.
Hosper + Mandaworks awarded with 3rd prize for “Resilient Mikkeli”
HOSPER and MANDAWORKS have been awarded the third prize in the open international architectural competition in Mikkeli, Finland. From 107 proposals submitted last October, HOSPER and MANDAWORKS were one of five teams selected to continue work ing on the second stage. On April 25th, 2013 the winners were announced.
About Dutch Hospital Design
Dutch Hospital Design is a multidisciplinary team of specialists applying comprehensive concepts and creating fully integrated designs for next generation hospitals. Our aim is to meet all future needs by designing :
- optimal organizations, functioning and ICT support;
- healing environments in harmony with their surroundings;
- flexible architecture that adapts to changing needs;
- sustainable services that minimize energy costs.
Dutch Hospital Design works closely with clients to explore all choices throughout the design and development process and after the building opens.
Health
Health is one of the most important facets of life. DHD wants to design the most appropriate facilities to support your health. What is more important than being healthy? And if your health is not perfect, healthcare organizations will do all they can to make you healthy again. It is common knowledge that organizations perform much better if they work in well-designed facilities. ‘The best facilities for the best healthcare.’
Work innovation
The Next Generation Hospital is a combination of bits, bricks and brains. It starts with the brains. This is about searching for answers to future challenges. What are the ways of working in the future hospital? By looking at trends in society, and other sectors such as the financial and aviation industries, we find the right inspiration to create better healthcare processes.
Sustainability
Sustainability means using materials, energy and water carefully, and making comfortable and flexible accommodation. Sustainability is far more than just saving energy. Even the beauty of the building is a determining factor. Ten aspects determine sustainability: Surrounding, Connectivity, Lifetime, Material Use, Waste, CO2 Emissions, Health and Safety, User Value, Energy Flows, Beauty. The total score for these ten aspects determines the degree of sustainability.
Landscape design
Landscape architecture concerns the design of outdoor space. It ranges in scale from master plan to outdoor furniture — in the city, near the city, or far from the city. Commissions often concern the siting of buildings. Issues raised include the natural conditions of the site, the water system, existing nature, ground and height lines. The essence of the city and landscape is understood through thorough visual analysis.