Hospital leaders already know that artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze medical images and streamline administrative tasks. The answer starts with spaces that reduce cognitive burden and create calmer, more responsive environments for healing.
Successful AI-ready environments, need to support both technological integration and human interaction. The goal is to create environments where technology enhances clinical decision-making—ultimately improving outcomes for patients, facilities and disease management. This means carefully considering how technology integrates with the unique needs of patients. Healthcare depends heavily on sensory engagement, so we need to ensure our technology does not interfere with that experience.
Wearable technologies and mobile health apps transforming the very nature of healthcare delivery. This shift is redefining what “digital infrastructure” means for healthcare facilities. The answer lies in design strategies including adaptive lighting, acoustics, material selection and digitally enabled care flows. Healthcare designers also need to consider evolving space configurations, the benefits of modular design for long-term adaptability and underlying digital infrastructure needs.
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