Detail &
Compliance The construction of Mental health settings is often described as a science of millimetres. Inpatient
environments in Mental Health inpatient units are exposed to extreme attack, interrogation and pressure during the course of their occupation and fabric or detail failure can lead to catastrophic system failure, injury or even death. As such, the finite design of key details, specifications and interfaces is a huge part of our focus and knowledge base at Gilling Dod. Designing therapeutic environments can only be successful if they are safe environments. Achieving that balance is one of the hardest challenges in Mental Health design. Our designs are informed by risk and operational understanding, so we know exactly what the environment needs to deliver from the outset. Our Interior Designers work closely with clients and Service users to develop internal environments that deliver this balance. Our Technical teams have an enviable and in-depth knowledge of the HBNs/HTMs, and this is brought to bear as our designs evolve. Add to the mix an active culture of Post Occupancy evaluation, destruction testing and Supply Chain working, fair to say we can deliver fully compliant solutions for the most demanding of Mental health settings. Design co-ordination is another fundamental part of our delivery offer and utilising our BIM level 2 accreditation we pride ourselves in working collaboratively with our design partners and leading the team from the front. This includes detail interface planning, integrated MEP design and Structural synergy in all our designs. Never more prominent than in Fire compartmentation, protection, and certification issues. As signatories for the DMH Informed Choices, a joint venture for testing, we ensure meticulous attention to detail, proven specifications helping design safe and inviting spaces. Only with expert knowledge can therapeutic yet secure environments be designed effectively.
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