May 2020
The Coronavirus and…Design?
While we await a vaccine for the coronavirus, we're all looking for a "meanwhile" solution to protect us systemically. Who is better suited to help advance these ideas than the design community?
Silver Linings Are Everywhere… Some Require a Little Creativity to Identify
While face-to-face meetings with a client may still be preferable, the flexibility that’s been forced upon at this time has made us think about how the way we’re working now might be adapted in the future.
April 2020
Top 10 Engineering Trends We Expect Post-COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 does not necessarily reveal a shortage in beds but instead an opportunity to use beds more efficiently. With that in mind, we have developed a list of the top 10 issues that will influence healthcare facility design in the years to come.
What to Consider When Reopening a Department
The top priority when reopening hospital departments is staff and patient safety. There are a number of steps you can take to create a safe environment for reintroducing programs that have been reduced or closed during the COVID pandemic.
Implementing an Airborne Infection Isolation and Negative Pressure Patient Room Strategy
Converting from positive (or neutral) pressure to negative pressure is not as straightforward and simple as one may think.
Top 10 Design Trends We Expect Post-COVID-19
As we continue to help clients with their ability to prepare for or deal with patient care surges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to share the influences we expect will impact design trends in the future.
Increasing the Capacity of Airborne Infection Isolation Capable Rooms
The appropriate mechanical design solution for normal hospital operating protocol will need to be balanced against the reality of a pandemic response that presents a different series of patient care requirements.
Virtual Visits to Keep Projects on Track
With the current social distancing and travel restrictions, it’s not possible or advisable for me to visit job sites. Fortunately, technology allows me to see the jobsites and check for any issues.
Why Communication Will Make or Break Your Project
By Luke Carlson, AIA, NCARB, Project Architect Your team is working extremely hard, but it seems like no progress is being made. Project team members are highly skilled but not unmanageable. The project is complex but not overly difficult. The [...]
March 2020
The Winds Are Blowing!
Architects' skillset will be our best asset in confronting what will be the most critical challenge to our profession: our changing climate.