BHFC Design ConsultingMay 1, 20151 minCommon Mistakes in Designing Psychiatric HospitalsThis whitepaper was originally published by the American Institute of Architects in their Academy of Architecture for Health Journal in...
BHFC Design ConsultingMar 1, 20151 minBehavioral Healthcare Design: Ten Things You ‘Know’ That ‘Just Ain’t So’By: JAMES M. HUNT, AIA, NCARB This article was originally published in the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health | Academy Journal 2015....
BHFC Design ConsultingJan 1, 20151 minBehavioral Health Design: Codes, Guidelines and Resources That Promote Best Practices By: Hunt, James M.; Bernstein, William N. | This article was originally published in Health Facilities Management. Behavioral health care...
BHFC Design ConsultingNov 1, 20141 min3 Design Fixes to Help Integrate Behavioral, Medical CareThis article was originally published in Healthcare Design magazine. The term “Integrated Care” is being used a lot these days, but...
BHFC Design ConsultingMay 31, 20141 minEliminate Curtains from All Patient Accessible Areas By: Hunt, James M. | This article was originally published in Behavioral Healthcare Executive. Curtains maybe the most widely used window...
BHFC Design ConsultingMar 1, 20141 minUnique Needs of Behavioral Healthcare Door HardwareBy: JAMES M. HUNT, AIA | This article was originally published in Doors & Hardware. Behavioral Healthcare facilities present a number of...
BHFC Design ConsultingMar 31, 20131 minInpatient Facilities Reflect Specialized Needs By: Brys, Shannon | This article was originally published in Behavioral Healthcare Executive. Although individuals and businesses in the...
BHFC Design ConsultingFeb 18, 20131 minTop Five Furniture Considerations for Patient Safety in Behavioral Healthcare FacilitiesBy: Norix Furniture The physical environment in psychiatric hospitals and other Behavioral Healthcare facilities plays a key role in...
BHFC Design ConsultingJan 23, 20131 minDesign mistakes, part 2: More things many 'know' that 'just ain't so' By: James M. Hunt, AIA, NCARB | This article was originally published in Behavioral Healthcare Executive. Editor’s Note: In the design...
BHFC Design ConsultingJan 1, 20132 minNew Door Product: Unequal Door Pair, Swinging Opposite, Without Center Frame MemberTwo previous blogs (8/8/12: Acrovyn Wicket Doors and 10/21/12: Double-acting continuous hinges) have discussed different solutions to...
BHFC Design ConsultingNov 30, 20121 minDesign Mistakes, Part 1: Things Many 'Know' That 'Just Ain't So' By: Hunt, James M. | This article was originally published in Behavioral Healthcare Executive. Preliminary meetings involving architects,...
BHFC Design ConsultingOct 21, 20122 minDouble-Acting Continuous HingePemko Double Acting Continuous Hinge in closed position A new double acting continuous hinge is now available as a barricade resistant...