PHOENIX — In its second major merger this year, HMC Architects merged with Substance Design Consortium, a Phoenix-based design firm.
The new firm will be known as HMC+Substance Design and will operate from its existing studio in downtown Phoenix.
Earlier this year, HMC Architects merged with San Francisco-based Beverly Prior Architects, forming HMC+Beverly Prior Architects.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven earned LEED certification in recognition of its sustainable design and construction strategies.
The hospital spans 516,000 square feet and features 14 floors, 168 private patient rooms, 12 operating rooms, radiation therapy and several integrated imaging technologies.
The low-VOC Avia wall covering by Versa Wallcoverings brings depth and dimension to vinyl wall coverings and captures the look of a sculpted wall panel at a fraction of the cost, according to the company. The wall coverings are designed with a bold use of lines and space to add graceful architecture to any environment. The coverings come in 12 colors, such earthy spectral that mimics canyon striations, volvo blue for fluid watery waves or sublime green for the look of windblown grasslands. Fresh neutrals and mid-tones are also available.
Build-In, a new radiator from Jaga Climate Systems, is designed as a hidden powerhouse of warmth for any sized room. It fits seamlessly into the walls or shelving of a room to offer more space and improve safety. With Jaga’s low-temperature solutions, the surface of the unit remains cool and safe to touch, making them ideal complements to healthcare facilities, nursing homes and anywhere safety is a priority, according to the company.
The Sanders Trust chose Cathy B. Nazeer, an industry veteran, to be its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to her primary duties for accounting and cash management, Nazeer will be actively involved in the company’s business development and strategic planning efforts.
Sutter Health named longtime executive Sarah Krevans as Chief Operating Officer for the Sacramento-based, not-for-profit health care network. Krevans will oversee the operations of Sutter Health’s five Northern California regions and the Sutter Care at Home and hospice network services. She will also provide oversight of the firm’s ongoing facility investments, including hospital constructions in Sacramento, Castro Valley, Oakland, Santa Rosa, and San Francisco.
The Joint Commission appointed George Mills as director of the newly formed Department of Engineering. Mills will work closely with the directors of the Department of Standards and Survey Methods, and the Division of Accreditation and Certification Operations in developing a department that focuses on issues related to engineering, environment of care matters, life safety code regulations, and emergency preparedness and response.
