Why Space and Care?
Space and Care is a blog that combines two different interests when it comes to health: space, referring to architecture we set up for health-related reasons; and care, referring to our own health choices.
Space
The side of Space is for readers interested in architecture and how it plays a role in healthcare. We believe that health spaces can be more conducive to wellness if the architects, with the help of the healthcare providers or end-users of the spaces, are able to understand the needs of the space better.
In this way, this blog is for: architects looking for ways to present their plans in a clear and understandable way; architects who want to learn more about designing healthcare spaces; healthcare professionals who want to build the best space to work in for better healthcare outcomes; and those looking for inspiration for a healthcare space, whether this space is a big facility or even a part of a home.
Care
On the side of Care, readers who enjoy health and wellness news and views may find interesting posts about healthy eating, wellness practices, and other related health topics.
In this way, this blog is also for: people who want to make good food choices; those who are interested in fitness and exercise; those who are interested in making homes bright, cheerful, and clean; and those interested in caring for others as well.
Richard Lasam
Architect
Nicole Lasam
Writer
Richard Lasam specializes in healthcare architecture, which he has been practicing for 15 years. Having graduated from the University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus) in 2008, he took his apprenticeship in the firm Luis & Associates, a company that is a specialist in healthcare facility architecture. Since then, he has worked on many healthcare-related buildings in both private and public sectors from clinics to tertiary hospitals.
Nicole Lasam is a writer with a background in Creative Writing (graduated magna cum laude fom UP Diliman in 2006). She has written and edited for magazines, websites, and social media. In 2012, she won a Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Short Story, which was published in Baby Magazine (Marathon Publishing Co.).
Without further ado, we'd like to say: welcome to our space in the web! We hope you find what you need in our blog.