For a large percentage of people, a trip to the medical office is anxiety inducing. The right design really can make or break a medical office because many patients build trust in the work provided through these subtle decisions. Word-of-mouth is important for medical offices and clinics, so a better experience leads to loyal patients.
Here’s a few other tips and tricks that our experts at Stryker Construction recommend.
Intentionality is important for people to feel cared for as a patient. This can be a simple change from more seating in a lobby, or renovating the bathroom to make sure it’s easily accessible. Once we’ve assessed the square footage of your medical, dental or office space, we’ll make progress on the commercial build out process for functionality.
Now that telehealth has become a common practice, lots of medical office construction companies focus on accommodating space for it. Changes as simple as integrated workstations and computers are easy to incorporate in design plans.
Making an office space easy to navigate helps both patients and employees feel as if they belong in a specific place. Specialized practices need to consolidate space for larger medical instruments, too.
For starters, layout, lighting and better ventilation is proven to reduce medical errors, low-stress levels for staff members and promote quicker healing rates. Large windows that let in plenty of sunlight year round will brighten the building and ensure that the space doesn’t seem gloomy. Everyone will feel satisfied with an environment that puts health and safety first.
Simple design changes to initially integrate include acoustically absorbent ceiling tiles and flooring, carpets or luxury vinyl tile. Updating the ceiling is a great way to muffle distracting noises during an already stressful time and it adds to privacy by preventing echoes.
Widening hallways is also a simple and common way to ensure the flow of people doesn’t lead to congestion and safety issues when rounding a corner. A similar concept is wayfinding, as it helps to guide visitors through their environment with floor and wall indicators. An added bonus is that it keeps your practice compliant with accessibility requirements.
Single patient room setups help minimize stress because of the privacy, comfort and seamless transfers from one part of the office to another. For any interior windows, tinting options or blinds can help balance privacy with easy visibility for staff, so they can visually check on their patients without interruption.
An environment where people feel at ease is especially important for your smallest visitors. Kid-friendly medical office design consists of implementing specially designed rooms with fun themes, or game stations that feel like home.
We’ve seen a trend in the use of higher quality building materials for high traffic areas. With more comforting touches around the space, from aesthetically pleasing artwork to small water features to dress up the waiting rooms, patients will notice the difference.
For additional ideas on trends, check out our recent blog post here.
You dream it, we build it. With a combined 40 years of experience in the field, Stryker Construction can help your medical office design become a space that feels productive and efficient. We strive to help you provide better care and reach more patients.
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By now, many of us have realized continuous change is as normal as using Google’s search engine. It only makes sense that this transformation follows us back into the workplace as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The functionality of office design is slowly becoming a vital aspect of employee satisfaction and brand image. Commercial buildout contractors are seeing a surge in remodeling opportunities as a result.
These changes have led many companies to focus on remodeling their offices to improve employees’ sense of well-being, keep productivity high and reduce stress in the workplace.
Here, the Stryker Construction team highlights a few office construction buildout trends to consider for 2022.
Over the last two years, COVID restrictions limited our indoor affairs, causing most of us to become outdoor enthusiasts. These social changes have made biophilic designs a popular commercial build-out for many organizations.
Biophilic designs can improve air quality and reduce energy bills by increasing natural lighting. Show your employees you are environmentally aware by adding a few of these touches.
Remodeling contractors tap into our connection with nature by incorporating natural elements into the design of your office. Adding more windows or skylights improves ventilation and adds natural light to your office space. Clients and employees are sure to stay awhile with views of the outdoors. They will feel calm and confident even if they are stuck indoors for most of the day.
During the pandemic, commercial buildout contractors noticed an increased desire for natural materials and elements in the homes of many. Blending living spaces with workspaces are a sure-fire way to keep all employees productive. Feel free to incorporate outdoor touches such as waterfalls, plants and natural materials. These biophilic touches are a great touch for any office remodeling project. Furthermore, studies prove these natural touches have physiological and psychological benefits for all.
Whether your organization is welcoming clients or employees back to the office, contactless features are a must-have after the pandemic. Remodeling contractors can satisfy our social distancing needs by installing automatic doors, motion-activated sinks and electronic soap or paper towel dispensers.
Smart electronics are a great addition to your next commercial build-out for many reasons. Not only do they help save energy, but they add a modern aesthetic feel to your office. Consider integrating systems that control lighting, room temperatures and audio controls.
Futuristic light features give you control of any office space and provide energy efficiency. These touches allow you to adjust light intensity or automatically dim lights depending on various factors. Never worry if you forgot to turn something off with occupancy sensors that control lighting and air conditioning.
The addition of acoustic furniture or soundproof offices helps employees and clients focus on what they’re doing. Most of us have become accustomed to our homes which allowed us to control our distractions.
Commercial build-outs can use new architectural designs to improve sound reduction alongside adding a futuristic touch to your next office remodeling project. Cutting-edge flooring designs, new cushioning and acoustic furniture have improved how we work when around others.
You dream it – we build it. That's our motto and we make sure to deliver. With over 40 years of experience, our remodeling contractors in Reno guarantee your next project will have functionality, comfort and style. Be sure to start 2022 right by creating a space that your employees and clients would want to work in for years to come.
