ARCHITECTURE — Professor Anjali Joseph, Director of the Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, coauthored an article published in Anesthesiology Clinics titled, Safety in Health Care: The Impact of Operating Room Design. The study concluded that the physical characteristics of an operating room influence the quality of the health care provided inside it, as well as the safety and well-being of the operating room personnel. Elements of the physical space can either enhance or disrupt the operating room workflow.
ARCHITECTURE — Professor Anjali Joseph and doctoral student Sara Kennedy, both with the Center for Health Facilities Design & Testing (CHFDT), presented “Physical Environment Considerations for the Future of Robotic Surgery” at the Healthcare Design Conference in New Orleans. The presentation reviewed the aims of the project, methodology, design considerations for Architects and the operating room environment. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation. Project partners include Clemson University and Prisma Health.
ARCHITECTURE — Professor Anjali Joseph, Sahar Mihandoust, doctoral student Monica Gripko and doctoral candidate Swati Goel, all with the Center for Health Facilities Design & Testing (CHFDT), presented “Patient Room Design: Engaging Clinical Teams Through Simulation-Based Evaluation and Design” at the Healthcare Design Conference in New Orleans. The presentation reviewed the work of the team with Indiana University Health, project background, methodology and outlined the benefits of the multiphase evaluation process. Project and evaluation partners include Clemson University and Indiana University Health.
ART – Principal Lecturer of Art Joey Manson has earned a spot in the inaugural class of Creative Inquiry (CI) Faculty Fellows. Manson, a sculptor with expertise in public and outdoor art, joined Clemson University’s Department of Art in 2002, bringing a wealth of experience from his years in New York City. His studio work is characterized by utilizing industrial materials to depict and abstract our technological and natural environments.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE – Professor Hala Nassar’s article, “Status of Women in Landscape Architecture: A Study of ASLA and CELA Career Success Metrics,” was accepted for publication in Landscape Journal. The article was co-authored by Ashley Steffens, Charlene LeBleu, and Ebru Ozer, who, along with Nassar, all served on the national Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA). The Research question, “Are women underrepresented in landscape architecture?” arose during their service to CELA and resulted in a multi-year research project that has now been presented at mutliple national and international conferences.
ART – The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts debuted Graduate Program Coordinator and Associate Professor of Art in Drawing Kathleen Thum’s solo exhibition, “Considering Carbon,” on Dec. 1 in Boone, N.C. Emphasizing climate discussions, the center encourages artists to creatively address climate change’s local and global impacts. Thum’s multimedia showcase explores the intricate link between humanity and carbon, urging viewers to reflect on its profound influence in daily life and within the broader context of climate change.