WILMETTE, Illinois (March 22, 2007) – Leopardo Construction, a leading construction services firm, completed the 7,500-square-foot Advocate Imaging Specialists center in Wilmette, one of the first facilities in the country to offer an outpatient Ambient Experience™ by Philips.

Philips’ Ambient Experience™ utilizes leading-edge design, advanced diagnostic imaging technology, sophisticated lighting and consumer electronics to create a comfortable and patient-friendly spa environment for those undergoing medical scans.

Patients choose from different themes, such as aquatic, jungle, space, fly-through and a default lava lamp-type ambience. RFID-encoded cards corresponding to the theme chosen by patients cause the lighting and wall/ceiling projection to change in the exam room as they enter. Combined with custom audio, it creates an immersive, soothing environment.

“This facility was meticulously designed and constructed using Bamboo floors and earth-toned materials to establish a warm, welcoming environment with spa amenities to pamper patients,

This entry was posted on Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 at 12:02 pm and is filed under Healthcare.