Land Use
The purpose of this research is to design and test a tool for engaging a wide range of stakeholders in the complex task of designing and developing healthcare gardens for multiple health needs. Healthcare gardens represent a unique green space due to their user group which is made up of those with specific health requirements, […]
Community Solutions to Pharmaceutical Waste
Exploring innovative design solutions to reduce medication waste in care homes by understanding the reasons for non-adherence and optimising prescription practices.
Community Growing for Sustainability and Wellbeing
Co-designing spaces and services to enhance health, wellbeing, and community resilience through sustainable, nature-connected solutions.
Reusable Theatre Caps
Co-designing and introducing eco-friendly, reusable theatre caps at NHS Golden Jubilee, reducing waste while enhancing patient safety and staff communication.
Hospital Scrubs Project
Understanding the complete product lifecycle of hospital scrubs and making targeted design interventions to improve staff comfort and dignity at work.
Recycling of polyester textiles
Investigating the feasibility of recycling 100% polyester textiles into new products, reducing reliance on virgin materials and promoting sustainability.
Making Compression Work
Enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with lipoedema by improving the prescription process and fitting of compression garments, ultimately reducing waste and environmental impact
Medi-Flax
Creating a sustainable textile economy for healthcare by utilising local natural fibres
The Fabric of Matter
Supporting NHS Scotland’s efforts to reduce plastic waste by exploring innovative ways to repurpose single-use PPE and other materials, turning potential waste into sustainable resources
Rhythms and Rhymes
Exploring the collective health impacts of individual energy-use behaviors in UK households
Future Forecasts: Scenario Planning for Travel
Reducing the environmental impact of NHS Scotland’s travel by enhancing vehicle fleet efficiency, promoting vehicle recycling, and increasing active travel infrastructure to support sustainable healthcare transport
Seeing the Invisible – Designing for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Enhancing indoor air quality in healthcare environments while addressing environmental impacts
Heat the Human
revolutionising thermal management in healthcare by developing advanced “heat the human” textiles and clothing systems tailored for NHS Scotland user.
The Green Ward Toolkit
Guiding hospital staff by providing the tools and education needed to empower them in implementing new, sustainable practices
Flow
An interactive game for NHS Scotland staff to visualise patient flow through hospitals, with a focus on urgent and semi-urgent care pathways at NHS Tayside
