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For IU Health Fort Wayne’s new hospital currently under construction, Four Point Design hosted a furniture fair for hospital staff to test out different furniture options for their new facility designed by architect Gresham Smith and built by Pepper / Garmong Construction. Four Point Design provided interior design, furniture selection and specifications, and artwork coordination for the project. Image courtesy of Four Point Design.

Engaging Caregivers in the Design Process

2 months ago2 months ago8 mins

For a healthcare organization kicking off a new building project, the beginning of the design process is an exciting and important moment.

Decentralized workstations and direct patient room access support staff visibility and ease of movement along a nursing unit. © Courtesy of Shepley Bulfinch

Designing Facilities That Support the Caregivers Behind Specialty Care

2 months ago2 months ago11 mins

In specialty care settings, from cancer centers to neurological hospitals and pediatric facilities, the relationship between design and workforce sustainability is especially pronounced.

Pocket gardens present an effective and impactful opportunity to enhance well-being and community connectivity while prioritizing environmental responsibility.

Pocket Gardens Provide Sustainability at Scale Across Healthcare Campuses

2 months ago2 months ago9 mins

As cities expand, “pocket gardens” have emerged as a scalable response to introduce green interventions into densely built streetscapes.

The 107,000-square-foot facility opened Jan. 7.

Facility of the Month: Children’s Nebraska Behavioral Health and Wellness Center Reflect Exemplifies Shift Toward Recovery-based Design

2 months ago2 months ago10 mins

Children’s Nebraska’s new $114 million Behavioral Health & Wellness Center in Omaha was designed for healing and safety simultaneously rather than treating them as competing priorities.

The tower includes 36 private medical-surgical beds, a 16-bed intensive care unit, a 16-bed postpartum unit connected directly to the hospital’s birth pavilion and a 26-bed perioperative unit for patient care and monitoring before and after surgery.

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Opens Lusardi Tower as First Phase of Campus Transformation

2 months ago2 months ago11 mins

The tower includes 36 private medical-surgical beds, a 16-bed intensive care unit, a 16-bed postpartum unit connected directly to the…

In April Wold Architects & Engineers announced Chris Jann as a Healthcare Business Development Leader in the company’s Minneapolis office.

Chris Jann of Wold on Trends, Technology and the Evolution of High-Performing Healthcare Environments

3 months ago3 months ago11 mins

In April Wold Architects & Engineers announced Chris Jann as a Healthcare Business Development Leader in the company’s Minneapolis office.

The University of Kansas Medical Center Health Education Building expands on this idea by combining performance with visibility and connectivity.

Planning for Growth: How Healthcare Systems Are Designing Hospitals to Support Ongoing Change and Expansion

3 months ago3 months ago12 mins

Healthcare facilities have always been complex to design and build, but today’s environment is introducing a new level of pressure.

Major corridors at Revelus Dermatology are anchored by windows to reduce the enclosed, maze-like feeling common in many healthcare offices and help patients remain oriented throughout their visit.

The Best Healthcare Spaces Aren’t Just Designed, They’re Planned

3 months ago3 months ago11 mins

Modern dermatology practices often combine medical care, cosmetic services and retail offerings under one roof.

Technologies such as Transparent Insulation are helping redefine what is possible by reducing HVAC demand at the source while preserving occupant comfort, daylight and operational continuity.

Beyond the First Wave: What’s Next for Healthcare Energy Efficiency?

3 months ago3 months ago10 mins

In recent decades, healthcare facilities have reduced energy intensity. Following lighting upgrades, advanced controls, and filtration improvements, hospitals that once operated at 300-500 kBTU per square foot annually now often operate in the 200-400 range.

The 190,000-square-foot tower project marks the largest expansion for the hospital since it first opened in 1996.

Facility of the Month: New $326 Million Tower at Connecticut Children’s Addresses Health While Also Honoring Wellness

3 months ago3 months ago10 mins

The 190,000-square-foot Connecticut Children’s tower project marks the largest expansion for the hospital since it first opened in 1996.