Side of Design
A podcast from BWBR, for those with a craving to take their organizations and spaces to new heights, with a side of design. We explore topics and issues affecting how we heal, learn, work, research, play and pray with those whose passion and expertise centers on the spaces that enable us to do all of that.
Podcasting since 2021 • 52 episodes
Side of Design
Latest Episodes
Making Meaning from Complexity: Thoughts on the State of Healthcare
How can design be the key to solving the complex challenges faced by the U.S. healthcare system? Join host Matt Gerstner for this bite-sized episode as he dives into the heart of healthcare design, breaking down big design ideas into bite-sized...
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Episode 51
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3:50
The Price is Right: Considerations in Design Fee Development
Despite being a sensitive topic, money is central to any project—managing costs, remaining on budget, and achieving maximum value per dollar spent are all critical to a successful design, whether a new build, a major expansion, or a renovation....
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Episode 50
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31:12
A Safe Space to Heal: Balancing Safety and Comfort in Behavioral Health Design
Like any other healthcare facility, behavioral health environments must be comforting places to heal. But these spaces pose unique considerations to keep patients safe, requiring thoughtful balance from skilled design professionals to create en...
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Episode 49
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26:50
Anatomy of a Simulation Space: Designing for the Future of Healthcare Training
Simulation spaces are high-tech, realistic environments designed to train both students preparing for careers in healthcare and medical professionals learning new skills. These environments require both the functionality of real healthcare spac...
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Episode 48
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34:09
Space to Heal: Exploring the Cutting Edge of Neuroscience Facility Design
Neuroscience facilities serve patients with a wide range of conditions, from cognitive issues like Alzheimer's to mobility challenges resulting from spinal cord injuries. Patients facing cognitive disorders may feel as though they’re experienci...
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Episode 47
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36:23