Specialty Labs
Evidence-Based Design Laboratory
The evidence-based design laboratory applies evidence-based research to develop medical treatment processes and facilities. It’s research is used to analyze the effects of stress on patients’ health and well-being, the design of indoor and outdoor healing environments, and the impact of infection control design.
Dr. Kirk Hamilton
khamilton@tamu.edu
Microclimatic Design Laboratory
The microclimatic-design research group introduces you to important characteristics of the microclimate. While utilizing the lab’s many resources, you’ll learn how landscape design affects the microclimate.
Dr. Robert Brown
rbrown@arch.tamu.edu
Research Partnership
The Center for Health Systems and Design offers a three-tier research partnership opportunity for members of the Health Industry Advisory Council (HIAC):
Level 1
The level is free for HIAC firms and allows you to call the center with any questions. You’ll be referred to a health research database and your question will be quickly addressed.
Level 2
This level provides HIAC firms access to a consultant from the School of Architecture’s faculty. They coordinate with firms to help designate a research hypothesis and develop it into a design project.
Level 3 – Post-occupancy research
This allows HIAC firms to retain a faculty member to conduct research on the completed building. This is a paid consultancy.