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This book presented by Etienne Bourdon tackles these issues through evidence-based approaches to the effects of the physical environment on health. This book is aimed at caregivers, offering them a new dimension in their practice by associating the major role of the environment. It is addressed to managers of healthcare facilities, underlining the urgent need to question the negative influence of the environment when it can be perceived as an impoverished environment. It provides architects with an essential guideline to integrate into their work on the design or renovation of care facilities. It is addressed to urban planners, sociologists, environmentalists, business leaders and politicians, inviting them to reconsider the physical environment in its influence on human health – whether in geriatric institutions, hospitals, urban spaces, communities, industrial sites or corporate headquarters. Finally, it is aimed at students and all citizens wishing to establish a relationship with their living environment that will have a lasting influence on their health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/eemq-Afe #newbook #environment #health #medicine #healthcare

"...Over the next thirty years we will have to spend $115 billion – four times more than we currently do – on hospitals unless we change how we do things..." #hospitals #infrastructureinvestment #infrastructureprojects #infrastructureplanning #infrastructurejobs #healthcareconstruction #healthcarearchitecture #ppp #publicprivatepartnerships #publicprivatepartnership

Working on this project with New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga was a highlight of 2022/23 for me. We have a heavy reliance on hospitals and physical infrastructure within our health system and this has not been sustainably managed. Our modeling combined what we know about the current state of the buildings, the way we use them, the costs of building and refurbishing them, and forecast future demand for services. We showed that the pressure to build and refurbish over the next 30 years will be immense. We also showed that the kinds of model of care changes the sector often proposes (even the more radical ones) will do little to reduce the pressure. As well as better planning and management of infrastructure projects, we urgently need to fundamentally change the relationship between health and physical infrastructure.

We are excited to have inputted into and finally launched ‘Respiratory Health Among Residents of Oliver Bond House’ report developed by Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine at lunchtime today. The report identifies a significant disparity between incidences of asthma among individuals with an address in Oliver Bond House compared to individuals with addresses elsewhere in Dublin 8- Oliver Bond House residents are 2.4 times more likely to have asthma in their medical records compared to individuals with addresses elsewhere. Considered alongside physical conditions reported on in Robert Emmet CDP’s earlier ‘Environmental Conditions in Oliver Bond House’ -83% of households report damp and mould, 74% report poor insulation and drafts, 34% report water ingress into the home etc- this latest report lays bare the human cost of Dublin City Councils apparent derogation of duties as they relate to providing a safe and habitable space conducive to the health and wellbeing of residents of Oliver Bond House. Also, while it is lamentable that data like this did not already exist- statutory authorities cannot be expected to discharge their responsibilities in a rational manner if they have not developed an understanding of the populations they are serving- it’s exciting that this inaction creates a vacuum and consequent potential for communities, in partnership with relevant experts, to directly develop data that can be used to steer their own development into the future. Many thanks to everyone who made today possible- Oliver Bond House Residents Group whose resilience and continued constructive approach to engaging with relevant authorities is to be commended. To Jack R. Lehane and colleagues from Smart D8 who funded the project. To Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine and four lead report authors- Noel McCarthy, Catherine Hayes, Dr Darach Ó Ciardha and Dylan C. for bringing this to pass and being understanding and supportive of the purposes the report was being used for. To Joseph Little Head of Building Performance and Construction in School of Architecture, Building and Environment (SABE), TU Dublin for expert input on the Causes of Surface Condensation and Mould, and the Responsibility of Relevant Parties to Alleviate Them. To the elected representatives who attended on the day and whom have been supportive of this over recent months and to the media who have provided significant coverage to this topic. Report available via link below- for more information please email: [email protected] https://lnkd.in/e5DDFbhH

📢 Free webinar: Boosting health in Local Plans (Mon 30 September, 2-3pm) Local government planners and public health officers can learn how to make best use of a new framework for creating healthy Local Plans in a free webinar. Co-hosted by the TCPA and TRUUD (Tackling Root causes upstream of Unhealthy Urban Development), the webinar will launch and explore the new framework which provides evidence, guidance and inspiration for building in health to Local Plans at the earliest opportunity. The framework was created with planning and public health officers from seven local authorities in England – Bristol City Council, Guildford Borough Council, Medway Council, Northumberland County Council, Southampton City Council, Surrey County Council, Walsall Council – in response to research that found that although Local Plans are key documents for creating healthy places, they are often weak and inconsistent on how exactly this can be achieved. A briefing note, 'Developing a Healthy Planning Framework', sets out the research and steps towards improving the inclusion of health for Local Plans and TCPA Healthy Place-making webpages contain further useful resources. Sign up for the webinar via the TCPA events page: https://lnkd.in/e28jMgrA

Check out this MKS and BCA Young Professionals Forum update at the new Trine Health College Building aka- "Nik's building"

Reminder to join us tomorrow, June 19, for our webinar with Hanna Kickham from O’Connell Mahon Architects - In Sickness and in Health: Lessons from Universal Design in Healthcare. 

Are we witnessing a significant transformation in the landscape of our hospitals? As more and more hospital structures are being eyed for conversion into residential apartments, it ignites an important discussion about balancing the urgent necessity for accessible healthcare against the pressing demand for urban housing solutions. This is no simple matter; it requires thorough analysis and strategic decision-making to ensure that the needs of the community are met on both fronts. Within the sprawling spaces that once housed bustling hospital facilities, there's a palpable tension felt by communities as developers conceive plans for change. These transitions are alarming indicators of potential healthcare service reductions, a particularly distressing possibility for areas already struggling with inadequate healthcare provision. At the core of this complex issue is the potential of inadvertently prioritizing housing over health, an outcome we cannot afford. As we explore the concept of adaptive reuse, which can revive and revitalize obsolete structures, we must pause to critically appraise our priorities. We must ask ourselves whether our investments reflect a commitment to enduring, resilient healthcare infrastructure, or whether we are becoming too reliant on stopgap remedies at the expense of comprehensive, long-term healthcare strategies. This conversation must be inclusive, engaging all relevant stakeholders—from healthcare practitioners and local policy makers to the community members whose lives will be most affected by these transformations—guaranteeing that any decisions made do not compromise our collective commitment to safeguarding public health. In addressing this narrative, the focus should not be on what we stand to lose but rather on how we can thoughtfully evolve. The challenge lies in our ability to adapt our physical spaces without diminishing the essence of community healthcare that remains a cornerstone of our society. I invite you to weigh in with your perspective on this critical dialogue.

Tenant Risk Assessment's 2024 Medical Office Insight uses 1️⃣ Scripps Health in San Diego, 2️⃣ Tower Health in Reading. Pennsylvania, and 3️⃣ UC Health in Cincinnati to illustrate how a variety of regional health systems are faring with the pandemic in the rear-view mirror. Universally, credit conditions weakened for nearly all operators, but there are unique opportunities among distressed, speculative, and investment grade tenants. Read the full story and implications for CRE here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gF7mcZbT

"The letter lays out ways in which adopting healthy building practices can lead to health, economic, and societal benefits" Want to know what they are? Read the article and/or letter... #REthink39 #healthyhomes #healthybuilding #realestate https://lnkd.in/eyfsWHAd