Ripple - New Online Source for Evidence-based Design

While reading the September issue of HealthCare Design Magazine, I learned about a new source of information on Evidence-based Design: RIPPLE.  Debra Levin called it

...an open-source, searchable database to help you begin to sort through all of the design recommendations and related research out there.

Though it is in its infancy, you can use it to gather information for decisions, as well as add to its vitality by adding information and joining in on conversations that will soon be available.

When I tested out the website I was disappointed that a simple search for the word "Art" came up with no results. However, the website is just getting started; they are calling it a "beta".

To check out RIPPLE, the website is www.ripple.healthdesign.org

There are other online design databases:

• Research Design Connections: click here
• InformeDesign: click here
• Therapeutic Landscapes Database: click here