Report Examines the Rise of Building Digital Twins

Report Examines the Rise of Building Digital Twins

A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the global market for building digital twins. A digital twin is a digital replication of a real-world asset that offers a real-time reflection of the asset’s status. For buildings, this is a three-dimensional model of all building systems and architectural features. According to the report, the building digital…

Training Frontline Healthcare Staff for Effective Pathogen Control

Training Frontline Healthcare Staff for Effective Pathogen Control

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss training frontline staff on different chemicals and their dwell times. Disinfecting is critical to preventing any pathogens from spreading in healthcare facilities. However, proper training is a must if the disinfection is going to be done effectively. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with disinfectant manufacturers about training frontline staff…

Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities

Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities

Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. They use smartphones, smartwatches, and smart home technology, and subscribe to streaming platforms they watch on smart TVs and other connected devices. According to a 2022 AARP study, more than 70% of those older than age 50 say they rely on technology to stay connected and in touch with…

How (and why) to develop a credible deforestation policy in 2024

How (and why) to develop a credible deforestation policy in 2024

Food and agriculture companies have gotten eerily quiet regarding their efforts to eliminate deforestation and other land conversion. While this topic has dominated much of the sustainability conversation in the 2010s, it has slipped into the background over the past few years. For example, since the first quarter of 2022, I haven’t had enough fodder…

How to Integrate Biophilia into Healthcare Settings

How to Integrate Biophilia into Healthcare Settings

Biophilia, while associated with plant life, is much more than just that. When the concept of biophilia is brought up in healthcare contexts, most will immediately think of plant life being used in healthcare facilities. However, biophilia is a much more complex concept than just plants and greenery, as it itself is tied to the…