HPHD becomes a Planetree Certified Interior Design Firm
October 7, 2009 marked the conclusion of the Planetree annual conference, and the award to Huelat Parimucha, Ltd as a Planetree Certified Design Firm. HPHD held company with 4 architecture firms throughout the country- Albert Kahn Associates, Inc., Earl Swensson Associates, Inc., HMC Architects, and Kahler Slater- to be the first architecture and design firm members of the Planetree Visionary Design Network.
The certification establishes our firm as a leader and specialist in evidence-based healthcare design. Planetree has recognized that HPHD design characterizes their philosophy and the core components of healing design as defined by their organization: “welcoming a patient’s family and friends, valuing human beings over technology, enabling patients to fully participate as care partners and fostering a connection to nature and beauty.”
Huelat Parimucha’s mission and vision is shared with the Planetree Visionary Design Network- to implement healing design in every healthcare facility throughout the world, providing patients, families and caregivers with environments that nurture and heal. The other certified firms embrace this mission as well; we are all working together to raise the standard of healthcare and the healthcare facility.
“These charter members of Planetree Visionary Design Network are leaders in the field serving as catalysts for change in healing design. They fully embrace Planetree’s philosophy of building and designing healing environments that provide the greatest opportunity for caring of the body, mind and spirit from the perspective of the patients, families and caregivers who utilize the facility,” said Planetree Director of Design Consultation Kim Montague, AIA, LEED AP. “Additionally, the certified firms exhibit a healing environment within their own organizations through the integration of sustainable practices and staff-friendly working environments.”
For more information on the Planetree organization, and the Visionary Design Network, please visit Planetree online, at www.planetree.org.