Annual IIDA Healthcare Interior Design Competition Under Way

June 22, 2016  by in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events   

The competition honors and celebrates outstanding originality and excellence in the design and furnishings of healthcare interior spaces.

"Designers intuitively understand that exceptional design can positively impact a patient's well-being and overall experience. With more research showing the link between design and positive patient outcomes, designers are making a tremendous impact on the healthcare industry," said IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, LEED AP. "We are looking forward to once again receiving submissions that reflect the ever-evolving and healing nature of healthcare design."

Submissions are being accepted in the following categories: Ambulatory Care Centers, including Outpatient Clinics, Medical Practice Suites, and Medical Office Building Public Spaces; Hospice Care, including Palliative Care Facilities/Units; Hospitals, including Community/Academic/Teaching Hospitals, Pediatric Hospitals, Women's Hospitals, and Geriatric Hospitals; and Senior Living and Residential Health, Care and Support Facilities, including Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes, Community-based Service Facilities, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

The deadline for entries is Thursday, August 11, 2016.