by Jennifer Silvis | Jun 19, 2014 | Trends
One of the very first blogs I wrote after joining Healthcare Design in 2010 was on healthcare reform and what it might mean for this industry—a topic that’s remained evergreen over the last few years, to say the least.From anticipation of a U.S. Supreme...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 18, 2014 | Trends
There are hundreds of buildings constructed every year that require mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems (MEPT). These buildings are designed by architects, the MEPT systems are designed by engineers, and both are built by an assortment of...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 17, 2014 | Trends
In the Middle East, a great amount of effort has been organized around incorporating sustainable design strategies. Whether in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or Saudi Arabia, facilities are looking at a variety of categories, including sustainable sites, water...
by Anne DiNardo | Jun 16, 2014 | Trends
Eye Physicians of Austin had been in its current location in central Austin, Texas, for more than 35 years and had outgrown the space. Rather than relocating, the team decided to build a contemporary facility on its existing property.The new pedestrian-oriented...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 16, 2014 | Trends
Imagine that you’ve driven a car for years and you routinely get 20 miles per gallon of gasoline. Now imagine that number starting to dip down to 15 miles per gallon. You aren’t likely to ignore that: Something is wrong, something has changed, and...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 16, 2014 | Trends
In my last post, I talked with colleague Steve Christoff about his experience as a patient in a hospital he designed—an experience that gave him a fresh perspective on how he might approach future healthcare planning.But when Steve left the hospital and had to...
by Kristin D. Zeit | Jun 13, 2014 | Trends
Move over, hospitality. As healthcare systems become more and more competitive for patients, there’s another sector with valuable lessons for both providers and architects/designers: retail.I was recently part of a group discussion on industry trends in which...
by Kristin D. Zeit | Jun 13, 2014 | Trends
For Coviello Oral Surgery, a 3,300-square-foot maxillofacial clinic in Falls Church, Va., Forma Design (Washington, D.C.) was tasked with creating a sophisticated adult vibe, centering design decisions on the patient experience.The oversized furniture and subtly...
by HCD Guest Author | Jun 12, 2014 | Trends
“The building looks very wide. How do people in this middle area have daylight?” I heard comments like this a few times when sharing examples of U.S. hospitals with colleagues in Sweden. The Swedish culture places a high value on daylight, fresh air,...
by Anne DiNardo | Jun 11, 2014 | Trends
Completion date: May 2013Total building area: 75,600 sq. ft. conditioned space; 6,500 sq. ft. mechanical penthouseTotal construction cost: $28.8 millionCost/sq. ft.: $350Owner: Seton Healthcare FamilyArchitecture: Polkinghorn Group Architects Inc.Landscape architect:...
