Trauma-informed Design recognizes the role the environment plays in supporting trauma-informed care. According to SAMHSA, “the context in which trauma is addressed or treated contributes to the outcomes for the... read more →
"Even the ASCs we are building today may not meet the need to deliver high-quality comprehensive cardiovascular care over the next 10 to 20 years. Having an ASC that covers... read more →
There was great news from Roche this past week announcing they were approved to run Covid-19 testing on their platform. The current difficulty for labs is that they are swamped with a significant increase in non-coronavirus flu... read more →
If you are like most people, you’ve bought flat-pack furniture from IKEA at some point in your life. You return home, unpack the pieces and start wondering how on earth... read more →
Developed during the second half of the 20th century, the Toyota Production System (TPS) is one of the most celebrated methods for quickly identifying and correcting issues that could lead to... read more →
One thing I see most health care organizations struggle with is the amount of time that RNs, Mas, and techs are distracted from patient care because they must look for... read more →
As one of our employees who focuses on LEED and Sustainability issues, Midori Fukutani, AIA, recently looked into the following information for building owners looking for ways to reduce their... read more →
If you have a TI or a new healthcare facility that’s 9-12 months from move-in, you have a choice to make regarding operationalizing your new space. Do you develop your... read more →
Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a tool for states and cities to encourage private property owners to invest in water- and energy-efficiency and clean energy projects. It is a... read more →
The myth of on-time/on-budget I’m going to share a dirty little secret. It’s a secret that the design and construction industry frequently hides from the public, from the owner, and... read more →