cardiovascular practice involves cre- called "My Heart Pod" to promote ating an environment that supports the integration of the building a wide range of human conditions, within the fabric of the neighborhood. including people with a considerable Grounded in evidence-based design level of disabilities. In this context, and green practices, this innova- research targeted the following tive community outreach approach population groups: the aging, the proposes the incorporation, improve- bariatric, and the caregiver/practitio- ment and maintenance of an unused ner. Design solutions addressed these 14,400-square-foot public retention specific demographics by promoting area adjacent to the primary site. efficiency, safety and staff retention, This space will offer end-users of the and were tailored to offer an environ- practice and surrounding community ment that advocates preventive as a place for physical activities and edu- well as curative medicine. cational programs. It will also offer A unique characteristic of this project was the creation of an area patients and staff members a place for positive distraction and respite. Supplement to Healthcare DesigntXXXIFBMUIDBSFEFTJHONBHB[JOFDPN 181