Design & Construction

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The morphing medical center

Michael Hrickiewicz
Health care facilities enter an era of constant change
Last Detail
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Rush Medical Center installs terrarium

Jeff Ferenc
Rush University Medical Center terrarium gives lobby a dramatic feel
2015 Hospital Construction Survey
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2015 Hospital Construction Survey

Suzanna Hoppszallern and Rebecca Vesely
Hospitals focus on repurposing units as functions move off-site
Interview
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Designing clinical spaces through collaboration

Jeff Ferenc
Design consultant and nurse Debbie Gregory of Smith Seckman Reid explains what it takes to create safe, efficient clinical spaces
Construction
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Prefabricated elements cut costs and time from new hospital project

Jeff Ferenc
Mortenson Construction uses prefab to save money, reduce schedule when building St. Joseph Hospital in Denver
Design
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Fed program to aid health care climate resiliency

Jeff Ferenc
New initiative offers help and guidance on how hospitals can address resiliency
Sustainability in Health Care
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Building automation

HFM Staff
Sensors and timers are the key to energy conservation
Sustainability in Health Care
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Lighting replacement

HFM Staff
LEDs in exit signs can dramatically save on lighting costs
Sustainability in Health Care
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Water conservation

HFM Staff
Retrofitting with efficient plumbing fixtures greatly reduces water usage
Sustainability in Health Care
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Introduction to sustainability in health care with Jeffrey E. Thompson, M.D.

HFM Staff
Going green is good for health care facilities