The State of Evidence-Based Design Research

The State of Evidence-Based Design Research is a webinar presentation that provides an overview of the scientific research published on the design of healthcare enviorments and the relationship between healthcare design and patient outcomes.

This presentation provides an overview of the scientific research from a large volume of rigorous studies published since 2004. It explores the relationship between the design of healthcare environments and patient and staff outcomes from quantitative point of view.  The presenters also share insights on the strength of evidence for particular environmental components, and identify gaps in the evidence base that call for additional research efforts.

Webinar Learning Objectives

• Obtain an overview of research findings and their implications
• Learn about particular environmental components that point to positive outcomes
• Understand new guiding principles for hospital design

This presentation is based on a white paper that was produced as part of a grant funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

About the Speakers

Roger Ulrich, Professor of Architecture, Texas A&M University
Roger Ulrich is Professor of Architecture at Texas A&M University and a Faculty Fellow of the Center for Health Systems and Design, an interdisciplinary center housed jointly in the colleges of Architecture and Medicine. A behavioral scientist, he conducts research on the effects of healthcare facilities on safety and other medical outcomes. Dr. Ulrich has published widely in both scientific and design journals, and is the most frequently cited researcher in evidence-based healthcare design. His work has influenced the architecture, interior design, and site planning of major hospitals internationally.

Craig Zimring, Environmental Psychologist and Professor of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology
Craig Zimring is an Environmental Psychologist and Professor of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. His work focuses on understanding the relationships between the physical environment and human satisfaction, health, performance, and behavior. Dr. Zimring has conducted studies for numerous national and international corporations as well as national and international government entities. He has served on the board of several organizations, including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Building Bridges program, National Research Council's Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment, the Environmental Design Research Association, and has received 10 awards for his research.