https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2237 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17964 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:01:17 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17964-new-health-and-wellness-products-for-winter-2026 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17646 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:12:43 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17646-new-health-care-products-for-summer-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16346 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16346-new-health-care-products-for-summer-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15756 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15756-new-health-care-products-for-summer-2022 Besides hygiene and cleanability, holistic concepts of wellness dominate new health-care products.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15219 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15219-health-care-products-for-summer-2021 Bold, decorative, durable and hygienic, these are Architectural Record's best textiles of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14898 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:11:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14898-best-textiles-upholstery-of-2020 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14708 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14708-new-furnishings-textiles-and-building-products-for-health-care-facilities As public awareness of COVID-19—and investigation into combating it—continues, the time is ripe for exploring new products that promote hygiene.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14602 Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14602-new-antimicrobial-products-for-spring-2020 For more patient-centered environments, these items take cues from hospitality and workplace trends.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14143 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14143-new-health-care-products-for-summer-2019 Celliant by Designtex An innovative fiber technology, which when worn or touched is said to reflect infrared energy back for improved circulation and energy, Celliant is enjoying widening use. After Designtex was one of two manufacturers to debut the responsive textiles at last year’s NeoCon, the company is now making those fabrics available. Developed by Hologenix, Celliant contains 13 thermo-reactive minerals reported to deliver therapeutic benefits through products such as sheets, mattresses, and upholstery. designtex.com Upholstered Settee 8733 A data port in the armrest and path-lighting LEDs around the base of the seat make this settee ideal for assisted living and hospital settings. Designers can specify the seat (30" high x 52" wide x 26.5" deep) in a range of contract-friendly fabrics. samuelsonfurniture.com Cadiant Dynamic Skylight What appears to be a skylight is actually a luminaire that mimics one. The Cadiant Dynamic Skylight provides many benefits of daylighting to patient rooms when cost or logistics override installing the real thing. The fixture’s color-changing LEDs create a multidimensional effect that’s controlled with a touchscreen and can be programmed to simulate dawn, dusk, and the gradual east-to-west movement of sunlight in between—in real time, when set to a particular location. A deep 8" recess conceals tunable white LEDs and mimics the movement of actual daylight. creelighting.com Tedlar Wallcoverings Certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet stringent requirements for low chemical emissions and healthier indoor air quality, the durable, digitally printed wallcovering by DuPont Electronics and Imaging is also stain- and mold-resistant and easy to clean. The line is certified Greenguard Gold. tedlarwallcoverings.dupont.com Optima Air Among the latest hand dryers from Sloan, Optima Air features a slimmer, quieter profile, a 14-second drying time, and a 95% cost savings compared with paper towels. An optional noise-reduction nozzle can cut sound levels by 9 decibels. AntiMicrobial Wall Guards to prevent excess water on the wall are also available. Finishes include Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Polished White, Matte White, and Graphite. sloan.com Microsoft Surface Hub 2S and Steelcase Roam To allow greater control over how and where teams collaborate, Microsoft developed its new Hub 2S all-in-one computer and touchscreen to work with Steelcase’s portable Roam. The stand incorporates a tray for the device’s rechargeable battery and cables. steelcase.com Living Systems Shaw’s new collection of nylon carpet tiles features a biophilic design that evokes nature. Recommended for use in assisted-living facilities, the 9" x 36" Living Systems tiles combine patterns, textures, and colors with the specific goal of reducing stress, and have earned a Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification. The manufacturer’s familiar modular format also simplifies installation and maintenance. shawfloors.com AdjusTable System Häfele’s single-column workstation system, AdjusTable, can be installed in limited space to add nurses stations with worktops anywhere they’re necessary. It adjusts from a height of 25⅞" to 44⅞", holds 250 pounds, and is operated by an easy-to-use single switch. An array of work-surface materials is available. hafele.com New architectural acoustics products.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12871 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12871-august-2017-product-briefs-acoustics HeartFelt Panels These slender acoustic panels come in 8' lengths of felt, heat-molded to slide easily onto a mounting system that attaches to ceilings and walls. Designed by architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, the panels allow for flexible spacing to accommodate lighting, HVAC, and fire-safety fittings. Installed, the 19⁄16" x 23⁄16" modules have an NRC rating of 0.50, 0.60 or 0.70, depending on their spacing. hunterdouglasarchitectural.com Echo One of the latest offerings from 3form company LightArt, Echo is both an acoustical baffle and an LED pendant fixture. Specified in a grid pattern, the fixture’s NRC value can range from 0.85 up to 1, depending on how its 14" felt baffles are arranged. Like all of LightArt’s products, it’s made in Seattle. Available in 35" and 47" diameters. lightart.com Diade Three solutions in one—Diade is a 3000K LED luminaire, a space divider, and a sound diffuser. Architect and designer Monica Armani designed the linear aluminum lamp body sandwiched between panels of molded PET to blend in at the office. Diffusers can be adjusted to open out like horizontal wings or raised to the vertical. Panels come sized 71" x 51" (when open). There is also a smaller panel available. luceplan.com Zintra on Zintra Concertina Screen Designers can specify a layer of MDC’s noise-reducing Zintra fabric in cutout patterns to overlay the company’s sound-absorbing Concertina dividers for an attractive sound-control device that is also a privacy screen. Zintra On Zintra Concertina comes already assembled, with an NRC rating of 0.26 to 0.95, depending on the design. This solution features 4' x 9' ½-inch screen panels. Custom colors are available. mdcwall.com Bemolle Drapes Bemolle is Snowsound’s patented noise-reducing textile in the form of a wall-mounted soft sculpture. Those natural-looking folds were precisely designed by the Italian firm Atelier Mendini to control sound. Made of 100% polyester, the 94" x 41" drapes can absorb 94% of human speech in cultural spaces such as theaters and lecture halls. It’s also fire-resistant and machine washable. snowsound.com New architectural health-care products from Waldmann Lighting, Nemschoff, Vescom, Visa Lighting, and Wineo. 

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12831 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12831-health-care-products Repose Sofa Designed for sitting, lounging, or sleeping, this versatile sofa from Nemschoff accommodates multiple seat depths and transforms into a chaise longue with an optional pullout ottoman. These modifications can be made without complicated maneuvers or noise. Repose supports a range of activities, which include working, patient visits, and sleeping, allowing overnight stays by family members. nemschoff.com Zera Zera is an ultraslim wall luminaire from Waldmann Lighting’s Derungs brand that features three separate settings that deliver the required LED output and color temperature for general ambient illumination (3000K), medical exams or simple procedures (4000K), and for glare-free reading (2700K). Options include Visual Timing Light (VTL), a biodynamic light-management system that naturally improves the quality of sleep or recovery of patients and residents. waldmannlighting.com Scott & Jemo Two new fabrics in the Vescom vinyl upholstery collection include Scott, a fine woven structure reminiscent of linen fabric, available in 18 colors, and Jemo, a matching tone-on-tone coordinate with a slight gloss that is available in 21 colors. Composed of a vinyl top layer with a cotton backing, Vescom vinyl upholstery is highly resistant to bacteria, urine, blood, and perspiration stains. vescom.com Symmetry This recessed ceiling light from Visa Lighting provides glare-free illumination within a round diffuser profile. The 44½“-diameter LED fixture is offered in 90 CRI and has 10-volt dimming to 1%. General use, health care over-bed, and tunable-white models with a 1650K to 8000K color temperature range, plus a full spectrum of saturated colors, are available. visalighting.com Purline This resilient, organic flooring from Windmöller’s Wineo brand is made of renewable raw materials and natural fillers without PVC, chlorine, plasticizers, or solvents. Manufactured in Germany, the 1 ⁄5“-thick durable flooring is free of harsh chemicals, odor neutral, emission free, hygienic, and, thanks to its low-maintenance polyurethane surface, easy to clean. en.wineo.de Low-Profile B-3725 Hand Dryer Bobrick’s new recessed warm-air hand dryer features an ADA-qualifying low-profile design and an oversized drying alcove that fully encloses the user’s hands, minimizing water splash for better hygiene and maintenance. The Type 304 stainless-steel unit uses a 1000W motor with a 1.0KW power rating to deliver a 17-second dry time, a low, 70dBA sound level, and 95% energy- cost savings compared to paper towels. bobrick.com Mars Healthcare Acoustical Panels These new wall panels from USG have a high light reflectance (LR.90) to reduce energy use, a water-repellent membrane that can be safely cleaned with common disinfectants, and offer excellent noise reduction (up to NRC .85) to help projects meet HIPPA standards. An AirCare coating applied to the face and back of the panel reduces 75% of formaldehyde over a 10-year period at an average indoor concentration of 13 parts per billion. usg.com EcoVeil Sheer Made of 100% PVC-free polyester, MechoSystem’s new EcoVeil Sheer Collection is the first shade cloth/window treatment to meet the stringent Healthier Hospitals Safer Chemicals Challenge without requiring chemical flame-retardants. Stocked at 118“ wide, the Greenguard Gold–certified window covering is available in 1% and 3% openness in a broken twill weave. mechosystems.com Ready-Made Sinks DuPont Corian has expanded its range of products with ready-made sinks for the commercial market, including a round basin ideal for dental procedure rooms, a baby bath for neonatal hospital settings, an ADA-compliant rectangular sink, and two square options with offset drain placement to minimize splashing. The nonporous, easy-to-clean sinks feature seamless integration into countertops. dupont.com Surround Steelcase Health launched the Surround collection of healthcare furnishings in order to help support the needs of family members who play an active role in patient care. The modular collection includes the flexibility to serve as a sleep surface or sofa and supports eating, working, and socializing by way of an integrated sliding table, power outlets and a USB port in the arms, ambient reading light, and open storage for personal belongings. steelcasehealth.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11767 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11767-july-2016-product-briefs-health-care Ombre A double-cloth construction gives this 100% Trevira CS polyester privacy fabric a feel akin to Egyptian cotton, yet the crisp textile, which features a horizontal design, also meets health-care codes, including NFPA 701 for flame retardancy. Ombre comes in a 72" width and choice of four colorways (color 10, shown).  carnegiefabrics.com  Headwall Made from Wilsonart’s Aeon high-impact plastic laminate, this headwall—designed for the University Medical Center in New Orleans by project architects NBBJ and Blitch/Knevel—features a custom scroll pattern that references the city’s wrought-iron balustrades. Woodward Design + Build fabricated both light and dark versions of the panels, which appear in the patient rooms and pre- and post-op areas, among other locations. wilsonart.com Lightframe Reengineered to provide a standard NRC of up to 0.90, this modular textile ceiling system comes with a choice of UV-resistant antimicrobial PVDF or PTFE fabric. Certain models of the VOC-free and fire-rated system suit indoors or out. It can also serve as walls, room dividers, and awnings. sefar.us UltraClear This interior float glass is color-neutral, offering less visual distortion and more natural light transmission than standard green-tinted glass. The low-iron product comes in thicknesses from 2mm to 12mm and sizes up to 130" by 204"; its uses include walls, partitions, and entryways.  guardianglass.com  MedLink A complement to Humanscale’s TouchPoint T7 mobile cart, this drawer system works in conjunction with Microsoft’s Active Directory software to organize bedside medicine delivery. When integrated in accordance to Health Level 7 privacy standards, the software can lock and unlock the configurable drawers, providing greater security and accountability. It also can stream patient data to the cart. humanscale.com PrivaSEE A special interlayer reduces the transfer of noise through this movable glass wall system, reducing its sound transmission class (STC) to 36—a level superior to that of most fixed-glass partitions. Panels for the single-track PrivaSEE come in heights up to 10' 6" and widths up to 4' 1". The system's aluminum framing also is available in four finishes (clear anodized, shown).  nanawall.com  Barrel Soraa’s first foray into the fixtures market offers up to 3,200 lumens of uniform, glare-free light in a choice of 3,000K, 3,500K, and 4,000K. The unit’s curved aluminum housing is a mere 3" deep, making it ideal for lay-in and gypsum-board ceiling plenums where HVAC and structural interferences are issues. Barrel is available in two sizes and works with standard dimming driver options. soraa.com Check-In Residential and hospitality textiles inspired this collection of eight coordinating health-care fabrics, each available in numerous colorways. Materials range from vinyl to solution-dyed nylon, with options including Durablock moisture barriers, acrylic backings, and stain-resistant finishes.  designtex.com  In-Dapt This operating-room ceiling system comprises five different lighting, structural, and air-diffusion modules that allow hospitals to reposition and upgrade their equipment without replacing the ceiling. The system integrates mechanical, electrical, imaging, audio, and structural mounts, supporting a load of up to 12,000 pounds of foot force.  in-dapt.com  Node with ShareSurface This clinician’s chair features a desklike surface that rotates 360º, allowing care providers using digital and mobile technology to chart and share information with patients without turning their backs to them. The chair’s swivel seat and passive lumbar support add comfort; they also permit users to have more conversational postures during consultations. steelcase.com