HMC Merges With Substance Design Consortium
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.
Yale Cancer Hospital Earns LEED
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.
3D Effect Wall Covering
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.
Janitorial Service Faucet
Chicago Faucets adds to its service sink faucet line with the new Chicago Faucets 445-VBRRCF janitorial service faucet, designed with built-in safety features and comprehensive code compliance to help protect the potable water supply in commercial buildings.
The 445-VBRRCF is designed for use on non-pressurized systems with a spout that incorporates an atmospheric vacuum breaker closed by the ambient air pressure when the water flow is off.
Read More Space Saving Radiator
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.
Wall Hung Lavatories
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures expands its commercial offerings with its new North Point ADA-compliant wall hung lavatories and medical fixtures to include a surgeon’s scrub sink and service sinks with flushing rims. The wall-hung lavatories are available in four models and are exclusive to the healthcare industry.
The products are designed to serve high traffic areas such as hospitals and healthcare facilities, and require minimal maintenance, according to the company.
Flatwork Ironer Springs
TingueSprings flatwork ironer springs from laundry product supplier, Tingue, Brown & Co., feature a proprietary square-punched design with perforated bands to promote maximum airflow from the heated ironer rolls through the ironer padding.
The springs are ideal for installation on the latest large-roll ironers and classic American ironers.
Read More Family-Oriented Newborn Intensive Care Unit Opens Doors
MILWAUKEE — Columbia St. Mary’s recently opened its new $3.5 million newborn intensive care unit, designed to set a new standard of care for premature and ill infants in southeastern Wisconsin.
Extension Centers Aid Transition to Electronic Health Records
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 100,000 primary care providers are adopting certified electronic health records in an effort to improve quality of care and ultimately lower health costs.