Architecture Compliance
SECURITY
An overview of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety's design guidelines to protect patients, visitors and staff.
COMPLIANCE
FGI broadened its 2026 revision cycle to produce a set of planning and design codes that are more accessible, cohesive, resilient.
PLANNING
Early integration of accessibility into facility planning helps prevent operational barriers and costly post-occupancy modifications
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ASHE NEWS
The task force has completed its first phase to categorize ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 189.3, sustainability requirements.
ARCHITECTURE
Understanding the nuanced differences between codes, standards and guidelines and using them as platforms for innovation.
INTERVIEW
Heather Livingston considers the state of the organization and offers a preview of updates to the Guidelines.
INTERVIEW
Jeffrey O'Neill draws upon dual experience as a health care facility planner and director of engineering in chairing ICC's Committee on Healthcare.
DESIGN DISCOVERIES
Three studies examine varying noise levels and how they affect patients and staff.
REGULATORY
Both countries are committed to the same goal of patient safety but sometimes take different paths to achieving it.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The committee chair of ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities, discusses recent changes to the standard and what's to come .