Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing

Research Sub-Contract: Patient Room of the Future Prototype – Phase I [2007-9]

Sponsor: DoD through SRHS/NXT

Project Description:

Involving four research tasks as part of the DoD “Hospital for the Future” Program

Task 1: Physical Construction and Virtual Model of the Patient Room Prototype
Task 2: Evaluate Patient Headwall and Bathroom Design Concept in the Patient Room Prototype
Task 3: Investigate the Impact of Nature Views on Health
Task 4: Investigate New, Emerging and Advanced Materials/Technologies for the Patient Room