As ASHRAE considers a recommendation for the use of natural ventilation in healthcare environments, two early adopters share how their efforts are faring.
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Design Awards And Their Meaning
The 2017 AIA/AAH Design Award winners remind the healthcare design industry of the difference our work can make.
Take 5 With Kristina Krail
The nurse and healthcare consultant at NBBJ discusses the top five trends and issues getting her attention right now.
Partnering On A POE
Vision 3 Architects finds an affordable solution for conducting POEs for a community health center by working with local architecture students.
Finding Certainty In Uncertain Times
Despite a lot of unknowns in healthcare these days, a few trends are emerging that will shape the future of ambulatory care, the patient experience, and medical research partnerships.
FIRST LOOK: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano North Tower Expansion
The $100 million project will add 28 beds, four ORs, an expanded cardio rehabilitation unit, and shell space for future growth at the heart and vascular hospital in Plano, Texas.
Screen Time At MassGeneral Hospital For Children
Payette lends its design skills to a video project for MassGeneral Hospital for Children to help reduce the worry and anxiety surrounding a visit to the ED.
Design Team Takes Shape For Discovery Square Medical Center
Mortenson, RSP Architects, and HOK are teaming up to build the biological and life sciences research building, which is expected to break ground in late 2017.
Hopebridge Expands Autism Treatment Services In Indiana
The therapy provider opened a larger facility in South Bend, Ind., with indoor play area, kitchen and dining areas and therapy rooms.
Maryland House Detox Gets CON Approval
The private inpatient center will expand treatment options for adults.
Surgery Partners Opens New Surgical Center
The 12,000-square-foot facility is bringing its ophthalmology services to a MOB in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital To Begin $49M Renovation
A new surgery wing, 24-bed ICU, and expanded PACU are part of the project.















