Design Roundtable: Environments That Heal
By Lindsey Coulter For decades, mental and behavioral health facilities were built primarily for safety and control, often resulting in…
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UNC Health Pardee Breaks Ground on Major New Medical Office Building
UNC Health Pardee marked a major milestone in its regional growth plans with a ceremonial groundbreaking earlier this month for a new medical office building in Henderson County.
Designing for Dignity: Why Treatment Environments Matter
When we talk about behavioral health care, especially in correctional and juvenile facilities, the conversation often starts with staffing, security and programming. But what’s just as critical — and too often overlooked — is the environment where treatment happens.
The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU: Making a Dream Children’s Inpatient Center a Reality
The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU fulfilled a longtime dream when they opened the Children’s Tower, a dedicated location for pediatric healthcare, in April 2023.
Best Practices in Lighting and HVAC for Behavioral Health Facilities
Offering patients autonomy in their surroundings – like the ability to control lighting, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems – may help regulate their sleep, which could reduce stress levels.
The Energy Resilience Challenge: Risks and Realities for Healthcare
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) strengthen energy resilience by delivering instant backup power, bridging the gap between utility loss and generator start while protecting sensitive equipment from voltage drops.
Modular and Prefabricated Design, Part II: The New Mainstream for Health Systems
One approach that has gained significant traction in meeting all three goals is modular and prefabricated construction, a delivery method that is rapidly becoming mainstream for healthcare facilities nationwide.
How Integrated CMMS and EAM Systems Are Safeguarding Patients and Simplifying Compliance
Integrated CMMS and EAM systems combine asset health data, accurate documentation and smart alerts to detect issues early, preventing them from escalating into critical events.
NCCHC’s 2026 Standards Strengthen Safety, Coordination and Risk Reduction in Correctional Healthcare
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) has released the 2026 Standards for Health Services in Jails and Prisons and Standards for Mental Health Services in Correctional Facilities, setting new benchmarks for safe, effective and coordinated care in correctional environments.
What CON Reform Means for the Future of Healthcare Design
Certificate of Need (CON) laws are regulations that require healthcare facilities to obtain state approval before expanding their practices, such as building new facilities, adding to existing facilities and offering certain services.