16, Part 1, Sara Parsons

Today I'm joined by the wicked smart, funny and talented Sara Parsons, Principal at Gallun Snow - a nationally recognized interior design firm that specializes in healing, learning and community environments. She says, "As convenience junkies here in the States, I'd bet that by the year 2040, we're going to have more healthcare on our terms." Sara shares how the future of preventative wellness will be integrated into the shopping experience and what designers need to know to be prepared for the changes in healthcare already underway. Learn more about Sara Parsons and Gallun Snow Interior Design by visiting http://gallunsnow.com.   Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.   And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit AAHID.org for more info.   In part one of this episode you will learn:   What healthcare design will look in the year 2040 from Sara's perspective and what changes are already underway that support her theory. The growth of consumer based medical care and how this will affect patient centered care. The growth of mixed use spaces will help busy Americans get the wellness prevention they need, and revolutionize healthcare and wellness care as we know it today. What current projects Sara and Gallun Snow are working on in collaboration with HKS and BSA Life Structures and common goals to create a "uniform" design. The new healthcare design idea of creating a landing location in a community so the intellectual property of the specialist can come and go to benefit the community without the building having to be uniquely outfitted to each speciality. The advantages of building your brand in an aesthetic way. How to select art in a healthcare setting that is specific to a region and a patient demographic.  The importance of going to the community (where the healthcare space is built) and finding what resources are local. The stories Sara overheard about the artwork in a healthcare space Gallun Snow designed from the end users of the building. Featured Product Porcelanosa's KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.    Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life.   Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.