Background: The emergency department (ED) is a complex, volatile, and limited-resource
healthcare setting. Many environmental factors, including high patient volumes …

Building performance is a widely held goal in the architecture, engineering and construction
industries, driven by a shared pursuit of the triple bottom line. This research paper re …

Objective: To systematically review the literature regarding the role of the physical
environment in preventing or mitigating aggressive behavior toward healthcare …

Background: Due to exposure to overwhelming work stressors, approximately half of
emergency department (ED) physicians and nurses experience burnout, leading to lower …

Every year, millions of children seek care in emergency departments (EDs) for various
conditions. Though the physical environment of the ED provides the context and setting for …

Objective: This study concerned optimization of an evidence-based crisis shelter garden as
a setting for everyday activities and nature-based therapy. The study hereby tested the …

Objectives: The present study investigates whether space syntax offers appropriate tools for
identifying risks of aggression, interventional opportunities, and environmental design …

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop built environment (BE) design knowledge to
support resilient healthcare by systematically reviewing the evidence-based design (EBD) …

Feedback is critical to improve the sustainability of all buildings. Current post occupancy
feedback is not useful for architects and designers and barriers to obtaining post-occupancy …

Background People with self harm and suicidal ideation are increasingly presenting
emergency departments, resulting in significant economic impacts, increasing pressure on …