by HCD Guest Author | Aug 12, 2009 | News
We read more and more about the increasing desire for healthcare facilities to be sustainable and achieve LEED certification, although I recently read a statistic that a mere 2% of the USGBC LEED registered projects are healthcare buildings. The healthcare industry as...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 12, 2009 | News
Thanks to Heather McCormick who sent along this article concerning the BIM (building information modeling) adoption rate. The piece takes a look at a a survey, that was recently completed by Building Design+Construction, of architecture, engineering, and...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 11, 2009 | News
When designing or renovating a space, how often do you take into consideration future art programs? 64.71% – We always consider additions like art programs in our design 17.65% – We sometimes consider art programs when designing 17.65% – We never...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 11, 2009 | News
How important is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)? How important is being green and living a sustainable, environmental, eco-friendly lifestyle? How important is it to live a healthy lifestyle? The questions we want to ask ourselves are the tough...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 9, 2009 | News
A recent survey found that 41% of nurses would not want a loved one who is ill to receive treatment in the facility where they work. This sobering statistic is only one of many red flags being raised by caregivers in the United States. Fifty-four percent of nurses...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 9, 2009 | News
Lighting is integral to a successful interior design, used to highlight architectural features and create specific moods for a space. As lighting technology and energy-efficient choices continue to evolve, architects and designers have more choices than ever about...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 5, 2009 | News
We are seeing more and more applications of high-density block and lead plate in the construction of linear accelerator vaults in lieu of the traditional concrete walls and ceiling. There are a number of advantages to this approach: less depth of structure, greater...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 4, 2009 | News
Many of our healthcare projects are on active, occupied hospital sites, and I've recently been reminded of how visible we are to the "sidewalk superintendents" in each community. I heard from a friend whose father had been hospitalized at the location of...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 3, 2009 | News
Currently, 46 million Americans are without health insurance, while another 25 million have only partial coverage. President Obama’s administration seeks to change that. With a vision of affordable healthcare for all, an industry that is already booming could...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 3, 2009 | News
I’ve written a lot about retrofitting and remodeling existing facilities to maximize the space. Now I want to share with you some of the tips we give our clients about staying open while your facility is under construction. Have a Plan Before beginning your upgrade,...
