The Chicago AIA Healthcare Knowledge Community New Year Party
Our class was invited to attend the AIA HCKC (Healthcare Knowledge Community) New Year party, that was sponsored by Dirtt Showroom, that hosted the location. This event brought together a variety of professionals from architects, to engineers, manufacturers and those with construction. It was insightful to see how large the healthcare industry is; and as the AIA HCKC in Chicago continues to grow, it would be nice to see more integration with healthcare providers. I was given the opportunity to meet with a wayfinding manufacturer that specializes in providing design solutions to hospitals that struggle with wayfinding; and provide solutions for newly built hospitals as well.
Some quick facts about Dirtt:
Dirtt Environmental Solutions provides services in Canada, in various places in the US and even in London. Their industry sectors include: commercial, healthcare, education and residential. “Dirtt is a leading technology-driven manufacturer of highly customized interiors.” - Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd.
We use technology to create custom prefab interiors with minimal waste, fast lead times and a precise fit and finish. Their solutions are sustainable, easy to install and easily replaceable when damaged. For more information on their sustainablity model please visit their website at: https://www.dirtt.net/sustainability/how-were-sustainable.
Adaptability in a hospital has become a major part of discussions with healthcare architects, and Dirtt's products provides solutions that create adaptability in the material; in the construction/deconstruction; while being cost efficient.
Dirtt’s Showroom in Chicago provides a rotation of several different displays of their latest solutions in interior design. Below are some photos highlighting a few elements in the space:
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