• Evidence-Based Design and the Role of Flooring in Creating Healing Environments

    In this episode, we talk to Armstrong Flooring's Sandra Soraci about how evidence-based design can support and inform the design of healing environments, which begins at the ground level with the floor. Find out how to leverage research to make better design decisions that help facilitate improved outcomes for patients.

    May 16, 2022
    2 min read
    1653609412339 I Hear Design Logo 0

    In this episode, we talk to Armstrong Flooring's Sandra Soraci about how evidence-based design can support and inform the design of healing environments, which begins at the ground level with the floor. Find out how to leverage research to make better design decisions that help facilitate improved outcomes for patients.

    This podcast was produced in partnership with 

    Meet our guest:

    Sandra Soraci, Sr. Channel Marketing Manager, Healing and Learning, Armstrong Flooring

    Sandra Soraci, EDAC, LEED AP, NCIDQ is the Sr. Channel Marketing Manager, Healing and Learning at Armstrong Flooring. Sandra’s diverse and deep career-specific focus on healthcare and commercialization efforts fully inform the customer decision-making journey. Flooring is no longer a design feature, it is an investment in health and safety, and we all have a stake in improving outcomes for our customers. Healthy environments support the healing process, and that begins at the ground level, with the floor. Through an evidence-based design lens, Armstrong Flooring continually seeks to create flooring solutions that contribute to greater connection, safety, and overall wellbeing. Healthcare is ever-changing, my passion is to educate, elevate and transform sales enablement to fully support what our healthcare customers tell us they need the floor to do. 

    Listen to more episodes of I Hear Design

    About the Author

    Email

    Robert Nieminen

    Chief Content Director

    Chief Content Director, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources

    Robert Nieminen is the Chief Content Director of three leading B2B publications serving the commercial architecture and design industries: Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources. With a career rooted in editorial excellence and a passion for storytelling, Robert oversees a diverse content portfolio that spans award-winning feature articles, strategic podcast programming, and digital media initiatives aimed at empowering design professionals, facility managers, and commercial building stakeholders.

    He is the host of the I Hear Design podcast and curates the Smart Buildings Technology Report, bringing thought leadership to the forefront of innovation in built environments. Robert leads editorial and creative direction for multiple industry award programs—including the Elev8 Design Awards and Product Innovation Awards—and is a recognized voice in sustainability, smart technology integration, and forward-thinking design.

    Known for his sharp editorial vision and data-informed strategies, Robert focuses on audience growth, engagement, and content monetization, leveraging AI tools and SEO-driven insights to future-proof B2B publishing.

    Sign up for our Newsletter
    Get the latest news and updates.

    Related

    What Does a Healthy Showroom Look Like?
    INSPIRATION | Crafting Timeless Interiors With VCT

    Voice Your Opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of I+S Design, create an account today!