When planners sat down to design the new Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield, Iowa, they started with a unique repertoire of tools and direction.
The 115,000 square-foot, $25 million replacement facility for the existing 25-bed acute care hospital needed to make the most of its rural attributes while ascribing to the Green Guide for Health Care — a best practices guide for healthy and sustainable building design, construction and operations.
The Rural Angle
Barrier-Free examination tables from Midmark are designed for elderly, disabled, obese or pregnant patients who may have difficulty accessing a standard, box-style exam table, according to the company. The tables have a 400-pound weight capacity and 18-inch to 37-inch seat height adjustment. Foot and hand controls and heated upholstery were included for increased patient comfort. Upholstery can be removed for cleaning, without the need for tools.
A/E/C International architectural firm Cannon Design hired Kevin A. Spady, AIA, LEED AP, as principal. Spady has more than 30…
