by Jennifer Silvis | May 18, 2018 | Trends
I was recently offered a peek at a draft chapter from a book to be released later this year by Frank Zilm, Chester Dean Lecturer and director of the Institute for Health and Wellness at the University of Kansas, and his colleague Ruth Ann Atchley, professor of...
by HCD Guest Author | May 17, 2018 | Trends
The state of healthcare aesthetics The aesthetics of healthcare facilities have evolved significantly in recent years, as owners look to design as yet another way to differentiate themselves in the competitive landscape. More subdued, neutral approaches of the past...
by Jennifer Silvis | May 16, 2018 | News
It’s once again time to recognize the past year’s most influential people in healthcare design. The HCD 10 will honor professionals across 10 categories of nominees, shining a spotlight on the broad spectrum of stars in our industry. Which architect was the mastermind...
by HCD Guest Author | May 16, 2018 | News
Scott Kirchner, AIA, NCARB, has joined BWBR and will lead the firm’s new office in Omaha, Neb. Kirchner, a healthcare architect, has more than 25 years of experience. He has worked on project that include large university medical centers, critical access...
by HCD Guest Author | May 16, 2018 | News
Hattiesburg Clinic in Hattiesburg, Miss., has broken ground on a new medical office building (MOB). The new 57,221-square-foot Musculoskeletal Center will house clinical practice space for 14 orthopedic providers, a 9,000-square-foot physical therapy suite, a...
by HCD Guest Author | May 16, 2018 | News
Community Health Centers (CHC) has broken ground on a replacement clinic in Paso Robles, Caif. The project includes the redevelopment of a 21,290-square-foot portion of an existing retail facility. CHC’s new clinic will offer primary care services, 34 exam...
by Jennifer Silvis | May 15, 2018 | Trends
To use an evidence-based design process, you have to know what the best available evidence is. But research is published faster than anyone can read it. In this blog series, The Center for Health Design’s research team will provide insight into a few healthcare design...
by Anne DiNardo | May 14, 2018 | Projects
The town of Milton, Ontario, Canada, with a population of more than 100,000 people, experienced a period of rapid growth, including an influx of young and old with diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. The increase and changing diversity of its residents were...
by HCD Guest Author | May 8, 2018 | News
E4H Environments for Health Architecture is expanding with the opening of its Nashville, Tenn., office and the appointment of Brian Willer as managing partner. Willer has 16 years of experience and will lead the new office. In his role, he will oversee services to...
by HCD Guest Author | May 8, 2018 | News
The new, $125 million Women’s Hospital at Medical City Dallas has opened. The expansion in Dallas adds five floors to the top of Care Tower D and features 222 private rooms. The project features 24 labor and delivery rooms, four C-section operating rooms, 84 Level 4...
