Design & Construction

Architecture Showcase
The University of Virginia Health's glass exterior provides sweeping views of the surrounding natural landscape
Design
Here's a brief overview of changes to the next editions of the Facility Guidelines Institute's 2022 documents
Cover story
From on-site renewable energy to LEED designed buildings, hospitals across the country are joining in the decarbonization movement
Planning
Mock-ups, virtual reality and augmented reality help to create collaboration between designers and health care staff
Interview
FGI's leadership discusses what's new and upcoming for the Guidelines documents
Architecture Showcase
The design of SUN Behavioral Health helps to form bonds and friendship through small and large communal spaces
Design
Planning strategies such as one-way flow, and new thinking around nursing and other units provide a framework for future designs
Inside HFM
ASHE president shares how to join in the fight for more health care infrastructure funding
Design Discoveries
Three recent studies explore the impact of noise in sensitive health care spaces
Construction
The processing center has a capacity to sterilize and package instruments from up to 200 surgical cases per day