Local Vernacular, and Why It’s Important
With the advent of franchises and a healthy dose of poor guidance, our towns started to slump toward a “no matter where we are, we are in the same place” aesthetic.
A Healthcare Journey from the Other Side
By Ron Maddox, Senior Plumbing Designer My job is designing the plumbing and medical gas systems for healthcare facilities, but my story here is not one of technical expertise in healthcare. Instead I want to talk about my personal experience [...]
Which Trends Are Driving Design Changes in MOBs?
By Franklin Brooks, Client Executive According to a new study by Avalere Health and Physicians Advisory Institute (PAI), the number of physician medical practices and physicians employed directly by healthcare systems continues to increase nationwide. The number of hospital-acquired practices [...]
That Building Speaks to Me…but I Don’t Know Why
You may be surprised to know that you have an innate ability to recognize good architecture when you see it.
Contributing to Healthcare Through the Built Environment
Healthcare designers and builders have very different deliverables related to a project, but they share the same common goal: to design and build things that matter and that may contribute to a positive experience when circumstances suggest otherwise.
How Design Can Promote Healing in Cancer Centers
The feel of a cancer center sets the tone for a patient’s entire visit and shapes their perception of the treatment they’ll receive.
Design Your ASC with a Safe and Dependable Medical Gas and Vacuum System
By Scott Cathey, Senior Plumbing Designer Reliable medical gas and vacuum systems are at the pinnacle of patient care. They provide life-supporting gases that are crucial for the proper treatment of patients in critical care areas. The ongoing operation and [...]
How to Plan for Your Expanding ASC
By Chris Richardson, Client Executive The number of ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) is increasing exponentially as providers and payers work to reduce the costs of healthcare. According to a recent report, more than half of outpatient procedures were performed in [...]