Published in PRISM: A healthy future for mass timber in medical facilities
October 07, 2019
The healing properties of natural materials aren¡¯t the only benefit of building with wood
Healthcare designers searching for ways to reinforce a connection between humans and nature should look toward adopting the much-advanced technology of engineered mass timber for use in healthcare environments. Specifically, they should look to wood for the construction on the facilities¡¯ structural frame, floors, and walls. Visually exposing mass timber elements could lead to better outcomes for patients.
