Healthcare Design’s annual design competition recognizes one Award of Merit, three Honorable Mention winners, and eight Finalists.
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Northwestern Medicine, Faculty Office Center, Chicago: 2026 Healthcare Design Showcase Award Of Merit
The academic medical center reimagines workspace design for faculty physicians with a Zen-inspired destination that offers designated spaces for gathering, wellness, and workspace.
Trends And Insights From The 2026 Healthcare Design Showcase
Jurors in the 2026 Healthcare Design Showcase weigh in on where they saw progress in architecture and interior design for healthcare facilities and where there’s still room for improvement.
The Case For More Natural Light, Outdoor Access In Clinical Spaces
King’s College Hospital’s rooftop intensive care ward is a call for healthcare designers to champion nature in clinical spaces.
HCD Forum 2026 Recap: Charleston, South Carolina
Healthcare Design celebrated its 10th HCD Forum in June at The Mills House in Charleston, S.C.
Building Confidence In Rural Healthcare Planning
Research from Wold Architects & Engineers highlights challenges rural healthcare leaders face and why early coordination across strategy, funding, operations, and community needs matters more than ever.
HCD’s 2026 A/E/C Survey Illuminates Industry’s Challenges, Opportunities
The 2026 survey edition reveals a sector navigating shifting priorities, smaller projects, and growing demand for accessible care amid persistent financial headwinds,
2026 Healthcare Design A/E/C Survey: Insights From Industry Leaders—Part 2
Respondents share how healthcare organizations are continuing to advance capital projects despite financial pressures, while shifting toward renovations, outpatient facilities, and flexible designs.
2026 Healthcare Design A/E/C Survey: Design and Construction Trends—Part 1
Findings from Healthcare Design’s 2026 A/E/C Survey reveal how healthcare organizations are navigating financial pressures, rising construction costs, and staffing shortages while prioritizing facility renovations and outpatient expansion.
2026 Healthcare Design Predictions: Travis Tyson, DesignGroup
Healthcare design professionals share their predictions for 2026 with HCD magazine. Here, DesignGroup’s Travis Tyson discusses what trends and opportunities will shape the industry in the coming year.
2026 Healthcare Design Predictions: What Industry Leaders Say Is Ahead In The New Year
Healthcare executives and design leaders share what opportunities and challenges they see on the horizon in the healthcare design sector in 2026.
2026 Healthcare Design Predictions: Stephen Parker, Stantec
Healthcare design professionals share their predictions for 2026 with HCD magazine. Here, Stantec’s Stephen Parker discusses what trends and opportunities will shape the industry in the coming year.
