World Health Design October issue published

The October 2011 issue of World Health Design has been published, and features:

Africa Design Competition: The winners of a new international competition to design a 'Health Promoting Lifestyle Centre in South Africa are announced and receive €80,000 of prize money.

Standpoint: As the European debt crisis deepens,, and the threat of a global economic depression returns, the world needs a new health-based paradigm for the 21st century, writes Prof Alan Dilani and Dr Ray Pentecost

Placemaker: Pavilion in the woods - The new Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre in Gartnavel, Glasgow provides sanctuary and respite, continuing the unique traditions of the 'healing architecture' for cancer patients established by the Maggie's Centres.

Inquiry: Every local climate has its own design considerations, but hot and tropical environments pose particular challenges. Three eco-experts ask how we can build healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient places that work with, rather than against climatic extremes.

Market Report - Raising the Game: Asia is on the rise, with all eyes on its rapidly developing economy and a huge increase in demand for better healthcare, writes Emily Brooks.

Project Report - A Growing Legacy: In the decade since Flight 93 crash-landed in Pennsylvania's Somerset County, locals have created a living memorial that acts as a healing thread, stitching the community back together, explains landscape architect David Kamp.

World Congress 2011 Review: The way we design our environment shapes our health, our wealth and our future was the resounding message of the 7th Design & Health World Congress in Boston in July 2011, writes Marc Sansom.

Academy Awards 2011: Healthcare facilities in Asia and Australasia scooped the top prizes at the Design & Health International Academy Awards 2011.

Scientific Review: Designing Healthy Living Communities It is the creation of healthy homes, schools, offices and public places, as well as clinics and hospitals, that will shape how we tackle the health challenges of the 21st century

Scientific Review: Redesigning the emergency ambulance Treating patients in the community has evolved as a safer and more efficient way of delivering higher quality emergency care. New research from the Helen Hamlyn Centre has produced an alternative ambulance design that meets today's needs

Arts & Culture - 24 hours to Save the NHS: John Cooper review Lord Nigel Crisp's new book, 24 hours to Save the NHS - an account of his time serving as chief executive of the NHS between 2000-2006

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