What happens after acute care but before a patient is fully ready to return home? In this insightful solo episode, host and healthcare architect ‘Lowo Adeyemi explores the critical role of transitional care facilities—the often-overlooked spaces that support patients during rehabilitation and recovery.
From step-down units to post-acute rehabilitation centers, this episode dives into how thoughtful design can bridge clinical efficiency with the comfort of home. Discover how spatial layout, material choices, biophilic design, and personalized environments can drastically reduce hospital readmissions, improve patient outcomes, and restore dignity.
If you’re a healthcare designer, architect, clinician, or policymaker passionate about improving the continuum of care—this one’s for you.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why transitional care is a vital phase in the patient journey
How to design spaces that balance residential warmth with medical functionality
The power of biophilic elements, personalization, and therapy-integrated environments
What it means to design not just for recovery, but for dignity and autonomy
Practical examples and imagined case studies that reframe what's possible
💡 Key Takeaway:
Transitional care facilities aren’t just stopgaps—they are launchpads for healing. When designed well, they restore confidence, reduce stress, and support long-term wellness.
📌 Mentioned Concepts:
Step-down care
Rehabilitation design strategies
Evidence-based layout planning
Patient-centered recovery environments
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Designing for autonomy and hope
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