Design & Construction

CONSTRUCTION NEWS
Materials prices slow, but long lead times remain a factor for building technology and equipment
Construction
The health system converted a former big-box store to house outpatient services, an imaging center, ambulatory surgery center and more.
Grounds
Sensory garden supports hospital's therapeutic approach in the context of a calming environment
Architecture Showcase
A repurposed retail space serves as the foundation for an expansive outpatient orthopedic center
Codes & Standards
The committee's proposals advocate for code changes impacting fire safety, space separation, temporary construction and more
Architecture
Understanding the nuanced differences between codes, standards and guidelines and using them as platforms for innovation
Planning
How three health care facilities developed their master plans to adapt to changing patient needs
Architecture
Recent study published in the HERD Journal demonstrates how OR layout can contribute to reduced surgery duration
Interview
Kristina Krail, president of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design, recounts her diverse career from caregiving roles through health care leadership consulting
Design Discoveries
Three studies examine how patients interact with different wayfinding patterns and the visual cues that best help with orientation