March 6, 2026 — Health Care in Focus is a new white paper from Apogee Architectural Metals addressing facility-focused design aspirations and evidence-based performance requirements to serve immediate and emerging patient needs through healthcare window specification. The 36-page publication details safety, wellness and resilience benefits and specification considerations for windows, entrances, curtain wall, storefront and other aluminum-framed fenestration systems.
Health Care in Focus shares research-driven insights, statistics, trends, success stories and compliance considerations for healthcare facility owners and managers, architects, construction and installation teams. Aligned with increased demand for psychiatric and mental health care, the paper emphasizes window selection criteria for specialty and behavioral care facilities.
Lisa May, Director of Architectural Services at Apogee Architectural Metals, stated:
Health care facilities are evolving, and so are the performance expectations placed on their building envelopes. Behavioral health environments, rural hospitals, VA clinics, medical university campuses and community wellness centers — each have unique project requirements, yet all must balance the safety and well-being of their patients, staff and visitors. High-quality, high-performance window and fenestration systems support these needs with daylighting, energy performance and long-term durability, all without sacrificing visual appeal.
Health Care in Focus explores:
- Construction growth and considerations of health care and behavioral facilities
- Critical value and measurable benefits of daylight and biophilic design
- Human-impact resistance and patient safety considerations and product specifications
- Mitigation strategies for hurricane, seismic, blast and emergency events
- Sustainable design, energy performance and healthy building goals
- Real-world case studies and product applications from across the U.S.
The paper also features a glossary of window and fenestration terms and abbreviations, list of industry resources, and additional sources and support.
Health Care in Focus is available to download from Apogee Architectural Metals.
For more than 50 years, U.S. health care facilities have relied on Apogee Architectural Metals’ industry-tested, aluminum-framed windows and fenestration systems. Its EFCO, Tubelite, Wausau Window and Linetec brand products are available from coast to coast. Wausau 4000i-DTFX behavioral care fully fixed windows with optional between-glass blinds ensure the highest levels of patient safety, security and privacy, meeting AAMA 501.8-23.
