Design and Construction Archives

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

2 days ago2 weeks ago11 mins

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

When it’s complete, the new part of the hospital will offer 432 private patient rooms, each with the highest levels of interactive smart technology; the 449 patient rooms that will remain at the existing hospital will be converted into private spaces.

Henry Ford Health Tops Out 20-story Grand Patient Tower in Detroit

3 days ago2 weeks ago5 mins

Henry Ford Health celebrated a topping-out ceremony in May for the new $2.2 billion Henry Ford Hospital patient tower at its Destination: Grand campus expansion, marking when the steel structure reached its full 20-story height above West Grand Boulevard in Detroit.

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?

1 week ago2 weeks 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

1 week ago2 weeks 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.

The state-of-the-art facility will include a multidisciplinary team of psychotherapy staff, psychiatrists, recreational therapists and other behavioral health professionals, all working together to provide comprehensive evidence-based treatment tailored to adolescents.

Cape Fear Valley Health Opens Dedicated Adolescent Care Facility in North Carolina

1 week ago2 weeks ago6 mins

Cape Fear Valley Health recently celebrated the upcoming opening of Cape Fear Valley Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care – Lillington during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Center offers a full range of medical, dental and mental health services, including pediatric care, midwifery and psychiatry.

University of Minnesota Breaks Ground on New Community-University Health Care Center

1 week ago2 weeks ago6 mins

University of Minnesota leaders and faculty, state officials, clinic staff and patient board members broke ground in May on a new Community-University Health Care Center building.

The Yellow Tower marks one of the largest healthcare investments in the region, ensuring community members have access to expanded, specialized care.

Wellstar Kennestone Opens 9-Story Tower, Expand Specialty Capacity and NICU Services

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago6 mins

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, Ga., recently opened a new nine-story patient tower designed to expand inpatient capacity and specialty services across several high-acuity lines.

The new General Leonard Wood Community Hospital replaces one of the oldest healthcare facilities in the Army’s inventory. The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed the project with JE Dunn Construction as the design-build contractor and RLF Architects as the designer. Construction for the hospital began in 2019. Photo by Samuel Weldin. (Photo Credit: Diana McCoy)

General Leonard Wood Community Hospital Opens at Fort Leonard Wood

3 weeks ago5 mins

After six years of construction, Fort Leonard Wood marked the opening of the new General Leonard Wood Community Hospital with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bringing regional partners together to celebrate the project’s completion.