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  • The Building Record Is the Foundation for the Future October 13, 2026
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  • An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Future Design of Interventional Imaging Spaces, Part II  September 30, 2026
  • UCI Health, Lifepoint Rehabilitation Open 52-Bed Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital September 29, 2026
  • Beyond the Hospital: Strengthening Compliance Across Non-Acute Healthcare September 29, 2026

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schematic of isometric operating room
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An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Future Design of Interventional Imaging Spaces, Part II 

2 weeks ago3 weeks ago9 mins

An example of an isometric operating room provided by Cuningham. | Photo Credit: Cuningham  By Amy Keller Frye; Heather Rusch…

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Healthcare Construction Growth: Managing Costs Amid Uncertainty 

3 months ago8 mins

Healthcare construction is expected to continue to grow in 2026 with some of the same industry factors experienced last year impacting projects, including shifts in care delivery, rising demand for outpatient facilities and the need for more flexible, efficient buildings.

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The University of Kansas Medical Center Health Education Building expands on this idea by combining performance with visibility and connectivity.
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Planning for Growth: How Healthcare Systems Are Designing Hospitals to Support Ongoing Change and Expansion

4 months ago5 months ago12 mins

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

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

4 months ago5 months ago11 mins

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

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As a building nears completion, owners often discover just how deeply technology infrastructure affects day-to-day operations and the path to a Certificate of Occupancy.
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Why Digital Infrastructure Deserves a Seat at the Table from Day One

5 months ago11 mins

Low-voltage systems, including structured cabling, Wi-Fi, AV, physical security and access control are the central nervous system of a modern building.

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Incorrectly sized systems can create long-term operational and financial consequences.
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Right-Sizing Reliability: Hot Water System Planning for Modern Healthcare Facilities

5 months ago5 months ago8 mins

As hospitals and healthcare campuses continue to modernize, expand specialty services and adapt to changing patient demands, hot water system s are becoming a far more critical design consideration than many project teams realize.

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The main entrance facade of Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, provides a welcoming and accessible entry point for patients and visitors.
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What CON Reform Means for the Future of Healthcare Design

11 months ago13 mins

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.

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