• Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.59-66
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• 2013

Purpose: Although Computerized Tomography is one of the most useful diagnosis devices and Frequency of use by all kind of patient is higher than other device, it can be hardly to find out adequate data to planning of Computerized Tomography Unit. So questions have been raised about how to organize the unit. Methods: In order to suggest architectural guideline of Computerized Tomography Unit, expert interview, field survey and analysis to the floor plan have been conducted in this article. The area calculation was based on center line. Results: This article suggests a number of the guideline and the example of the planning which contains how to design Computerized Tomography Unit. Especially, in the case of the example on the planning, main points of the guideline is reflected. Implications: The result of this survey would be useful as a reference when the architect tries to design Computerized Tomography unit.

• Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.69-77
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• 2006

Angiography means that a check up to know an abnormal condition in all the blood vessels include from the heart, aortae, cerobrovascular and abdonominal artery to hands and feet. Main examples of this are cerebral angiography, abdominal, liver for urinary anomaly, renovascular angiography, and artery and vein in arms and legs. Angiography uses radial rays or angiography equipment for an image output during interventional procedure and compositive diagnosis. The acts which performed in a projection room have changed drastically. In general, it is performed by using equipment which is attached one or two C-arms and the method of inserting catheter in vein after anesthesia. For this reason, some rooms that consist of angiography room units should be planned not only for expensiveness equipment and facilities also to be germ-free. Nowadays, in the angiography unit case, it is placed independently as the central part of many hospitals. It does not belong to the imaging medical department any more as considering raising filming times and the relation between C.C.U.(coronary care unit) and operation unit. This means the acts performed are diversified and well-organized rooms in support of diagnosis are required. However, it is difficult to plan the angiography room unit due to domestic researches and data on this unit are not enough. Therefore, this study aims at bringing up basic issue for architectural planning of the angiography unit in general hospital.

• Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.27-34
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• 2006

Planning for the space of the Media Medical Department requires the details about the efficiency of the equipment and the operation in professional sector. For that, as designing, it is necessary to keep communicating with the experts on the technology and the officials from the company producing the equipment. One of the common concerns is not only how to insure enough room for the future extension and the upgrade of the equipment, as concerning the scale of the hospital, but the plan to cover movie cameras. As technology has been developed, despite the fact that machinery tend to be small, it can be possible to require continuously about the concerns of the scale because the camera taking body-picture tend to be much bigger and more complicated than before. Currently used diagnostic media techniques are divided by the method and the feature of the equipment such as Diagnostic X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Angiography. The general and special photographing units which are used more than the other diagnostic parts, must be planned not for experiencing any inconvenience and unnecessary risks for the patients and must accept technical requirements. Also, it must be designed not to be seen as a clinic zone, as concerning the psychological stability of the patients. However, study of the general and special photographing units among the domestic general hospitals is insufficient. Also, as there is shortage of the material considering the development of the equipment, when planning, it's involving a lot of difficulties. Thus, this study has got a purpose on giving the basic material which is essential for further study, as suggesting the planning guidelines and the alternative plans for the general and special photographing units in a general hospital.

• Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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• v.15 no.4 s.57
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• pp.89-96
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• 2006

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner is the device to draw an image of conditions and the spread of various tissue in the body. It is used by making the patient into rounded superconductor and using high frequency which cause resonances. It uses superconduction magnet and high frequency that is non-ionizing radiation so can acquire biochemical, physical, and functional information of tissue. It is also very useful because it can scan tomography from many different angles to diagnose disease of a nervous system, the heart, and a skeletal structure. It also has advantages of that there is no risk of radiation exposure and the ability of observation on organizations such as brains, livers and the spinal cord of people. Since these features, the rate of use has been increased accordingly more considerations of the security are required when it plans. The weight of devices and the cover problem of the strong magnetic field which is occurred by magnetic resonance at the time of diagnosis can cause very important structure problems and architectural condition. That also the recent tendency which needs stronger equipment means that planning of the MRI unit should generally aim at purposing of the proximity for the device maintenance and up-grade and of further expansion. However there are not enough studies and data on the magnet resonance imaging in domestic hospitals. According to these reasons, this study has an object of indicating basic data on MRI unit plan standard and alternative proposals.

• Archives of design research
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• v.18 no.3 s.61
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• pp.35-44
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• 2005

Songjung beach located in Busan has been developed without design concept or any specific plans for its characteristics. This study attempts to suggest design ideas with specific plans and 3D perspectives in order to develop Songjung beach based on the characteristics and needs of the visitors and provide its own identity. The research was performed in three steps: First, the researcher visited the beach and explored how the beach facilities were used. Second, the satisfaction level and needs on the beach were investigated by questionnaire. Third, the specific plans were suggested based on the above results, which included 5 poly units with restroom, shower room, snack bar, fast-food restaurant, internet Cafe and cafeteria, etc. The form and color of the poly units were decided to show Korean traditional roof image and provide unique image to Songjung beach. This study will show a good example of beach design project reflecting visitors' specific needs through the research.