We've spent years figuring out how to design luminaires for behavioral health – and with good reason. Though this is a relatively new building sector, safety standards have guided designers toward the right product specifications and programming strategies for a while.
Brand new pediatric outpatient mental health facility opens, features latest lighting technology.
Most design guides recommend a “noninstitutional” aesthetic for fixtures and furniture in behavioral health facilities, often in the context of recommending “therapeutic” design.