Collaborations between the healthcare and real estate industries are resulting in some inspiring facility solutions during the pandemic.
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Inclusive Design For Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Pediatric facilities can nurture patients with sensory processing challenges by designing spaces that ease stress, reduce triggers, and provide joy.
Using Design To Support and Sustain Operations During A Crisis
Room conversion strategies, family and staff support infrastructure, and flexible patient rooms are among the responses needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solutions For Pandemic-Related Healthcare Capacity Issues
Engineering considerations for creating airborne infection isolation rooms and alternative care sites to handle patient surges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adapting To The Changing Workplace During COVID-19
Design professionals share strategies they’re employing as they adjust to new routines and expectations at their firms.
Take 5 With Ellen Mitchell Kozack
The vice president, chief sustainability officer, with Leo A Daly discusses the top five trends and issues getting her attention right now.
Pandemic Response Lessons From Singapore
A healthcare architect shares how working in Singapore from 2016-2019 gave her firsthand experience on how the country’s healthcare facilities are designed and constructed to deal with pandemic scenarios.
How Is The Construction Industry Adapting To COVID-19?
Increased safety protocols, slowing materials procurement, and changing project schedules are among the challenges construction firms face as they aim to deliver healthcare projects during the current pandemic.
Take 5 With Kimberly Lamb
The executive director, healthcare services, at JLL, discusses the top five trends and issues getting her attention right now.
AIA Accepting Information For Database On COVID-19 Design Efforts
The searchable online resource aims to mobilize efforts on behalf of architects who are contributing to relief efforts and ongoing facility challenges.
Rethinking The ED To Accommodate High-Risk Infectious Patients
Now more than ever, healthcare facilities need cost-effective designs that can respond to infrequent but major disaster events.
PHOTO TOUR: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Renovation of the 3.2 million-square-foot hospital was completed in November 2019 and includes four bed towers and a medical office building.













