Architectural Planning

PLANNING
A new $300 million hospital will replace a century-old facility as part of a broader $1 billion investment to expand access, modernize care and address long-standing health issues.
PLANNING
Lessons learned from K-12 facilities can help create health care facilities that allow kids and young adults to heal and thrive.
PLANNING
Hospital expansion project employs scale models to enhance the design of new operating rooms.
COMPLIANCE
FGI broadened its 2026 revision cycle to produce a set of planning and design codes that are more accessible, cohesive and resilient.
PLANNING
Evoking the spirit of collaboration, the 2025 PDC Student Design Challenge continued to bring classroom lessons to life via a multidisciplinary charrette.
PLANNING
Early integration of accessibility into facility planning helps prevent operational barriers and costly post-occupancy modifications .
FROM THE CENTER
The Center for Health Design's President and CEO Debra Levin reflects on the significance of recognition for a rigorous, high-impact field..
CONSTRUCTION
The groundbreaking for the new Kirksville Cancer Center is the first step in restoring radiation oncology services in the area.
DESIGN DISCOVERIES
New entries in The Center for Health Design's Knowledge Repository further the case for windows in patient care rooms.
PLANNING
Comprehensive research project analyzes ambulatory care trends with the aim to develop robust metrics that will guide future planning.