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Inside UCI Health – Irvine’s All-electric Acute Care Hospital
Owner UCI Health, University of California, Irvine combined all-electric systems, biophilic design, and AI-driven surgical planning to open one of the most sustainable acute care hospitals in the country.
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Cooper Green Ambulatory Care Facility’s Design Weaves Legacy And Storytelling In Birmingham, Alabama
Gresham Smith, the architecture and design team on the project, took inspiration from a hand-stitched quilt celebrating the facility’s service in the community for interior and wayfinding elements.
Projects October 13Methodist Hospital Metropolitan Begins $200M Renovation And Expansion In San Antonio, Texas
The project will include adding two floors to the existing Women’s Pavilion with 42 new med/surgical beds, 16 ICU beds, three ORs.
News October 10The Future Of Design Series Webinars Kick Off Oct. 14-15
Join Emerald’s Design Group editorial leaders in an exploration of the latest design trends shaping the future of healthcare, senior living, hospitality, workplace, and residential space in 2025.
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