I follow a LinkedIn group called the ‘AIA Academy of Architecture for Health’ (AAH), and through it I discovered the organization The Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Inc, which publishes a newsletter called Perspectives for design professionals and patients. May 2011′s newsletter contains an interesting article entitled ‘Simple Technology Makes a Huge Impact,’ which focuses on the Simple C Companion. … Continue reading »
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Hands-free Taps and Bacteria
Yesterday, an article caught my attention in the Toronto Star; a study done at John Hopkins Hospital found more bacteria in hands-free faucet models than in manual ones. The electronic faucets have been replaced. I find this study fascinating. According to the article: “the bacteria is able to grow in this one style of faucet because … Continue reading »
