Hospital corridors: why do they always deteriorate in the same places? In healthcare settings, corridors are among the most stressed areas of the building. Deterioration always occurs in the same places because operational traffic is concentrated there. Recurring critical areas: • trolley impact zone (≈ 80–120 cm) • doorways and corridor ends • corners and…
Why are more and more healthcare facilities adopting bacteriostatic surfaces?Because risk management today also involves materials.Normal surfaces: • do not prevent bacterial growth • become a passive vector between sanitizations • increase the operational burden on cleaning and maintenanceBacteriostatic surfaces, on the other hand: • limit the growth of bacteria on the surface • improve…
Design ≠ technical compromise. The myth of the wood effect must be dismantled. In many specifications the wood effect is still associated with: • Coated PVC • Decorative films • Hygienic issues • Toxic emissions in the event of a fire A design shortcut that doesn’t hold up in high-traffic environments. The Dip Print® wood…
