Healthcare Design 2018

COATINGS There are two aspects relevant to paints and coatings when specifying for healthcare facilities. The first is that paints containing anti-bacterial properties should be considered, and the other is the effect of colour on healing. Coatings must be able to withstand continuous washing and cleaning with harsh chemicals. The seamless finish that painting a surface provides is ideal for infection control but care must be taken to protect walls from bumps and scratches. For detailed guidance on selecting coatings for hospitals refer to Internal Wall Finishes in Healthcare Facilities published by the Infrastructure Unit System Support â&#x20AC;&#x201C; IUSS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; project, an initiative of the National Department of Health http://bit.ly/ISSU-WALL-FINISHES For an interesting study on colour in healthcare settings, refer to The Application of Colour in Healthcare Settings http://bit.ly/ADS-Colour-Healthcare

SUPPLIERS Kolor Kote

of superb long lasting

specialists.

wide variety of textures

Powder coating 12 Donald Ensor Road Glen Anil Durban KwaZulu-Natal

Tel: +27 (0)31 569 2684 info@kolorkote.co.za

Web: www.kolorkote.co.za

Marmoran

Manufacturers and

finishes is available in a

coatings and finishes. An extensive product range

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waterproofing coatings, as well as all other

and colours. Coatings are

supporting products.

suitable for most surfaces

PO Box 1471 Crown Mines Johannesburg Gauteng 2025 Tel: +27 (0)11 661 5700 marketingmgr@medal.co.za Web: www.medalpaints.co.za

and are environmentally friendly. 16 Turfhall Road Cape Town Western Cape 7780 Tel: +27 (0)21 797 4250 info@marmoran.co.za Web: www.marmoran.co.za

suppliers of interior and exterior specialist wall

decorative, industrial and

Medal Paints

Specialising in the manufacture of

Sika

Manufacturer and distributor of the Sika

range of construction and automotive chemicals

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Healthcare Design 2018

Published on Feb 7, 2018

New Media B2B

Published quarterly, this series of publications focus on specific design sectors of industry from a product perspective. This first publication covers the Healthcare sector and covers fittings, fixtures and products for hospitals, clinics and mortuaries. We’ve also included some very useful information on key aspects of hospital design. Vollie Brink, well-known to many as Mr Plumber, has submitted a detailed outline of considerations to take into account when designing plumbing and drainage for hospitals, a pivotal aspect of hospital projects and for which, surprisingly, there are no regulations as yet. Peta de Jager and her colleagues from the SAFHE (South African Federation of Hospital Engineers) cover four very important tips to follow when designing hospitals, while Saint-Gobain Ecophon highlights the importance of acoustics in hospital design and provides some surprising facts on the relationship between noise and ill-health.