Jean Hansen, sustainable principal and senior professional associate at HDR (San Francisco), discusses the growing awareness of the impact of chemical exposures from certain materials to human health and how design professionals can impact the issue.
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Rising Up: Proving The Value of LEED
Kim Shinn, principal wizard at TLC Engineering Solutions (Nashville), discusses the challenge of proving the value of green building certification in healthcare and why it’s important.
Rising Up
Healthcare design leaders delve into the top environmental design issues impacting the industry and outline sustainable solutions that can make an impact.
First Look: Legacy Community Health
Legacy Community Health’s new Houston clinic, slated to open in 2020, will house healthcare, education, and social services and is expected to treat more than 100,000 patients annually.
FACE TIME: David Taglione
The director at ICrave shares his multisector approach, why legacy design shouldn’t stand in the way of innovation, and his favorite travel snacks both in the U.S. and abroad.
PHOTO TOUR: Marquette University Athletic and Human Performance Research Center
The 46,000-square-foot facility, opened in April, brings together training, testing, and research under one roof in Milwaukee.
Drawing A Connection At Zaans Medical Center
The hospital wayfinding program highlights hand-drawn illustrations and regional icons to create a personalized path for building users.
PHOTO TOUR: Emblem Health Medical Office Building
The 160,000-square-foot building is designed to become a beacon for healthcare in an underserved community in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Take 5 With Dr. Steven Merahn
The managing director at Thinkwell Health discusses the top five trends and issues getting his attention right now.
First Look: Taikang Ningbo Hospital and Continuing Care Retirement Community
The project, expected to be completed in December 2021, includes a 500,000-square-foot hospital and 890,000-square foot continuing care retirement community in Ningbo City, China,
PHOTO TOUR: The Phillips Family Cancer Center
The 13,800-square-foot, two-level building, which opened in May, is designed to maximize access to daylight and views to the outdoors to support a calming experience for patients and staff.
PHOTO TOUR: Mill City Clinic
The 16,000-square-foot clinic renovation was completed in January and focuses on art and light to create a welcoming environment.




















