Architectural Planning

DESIGN DISCOVERIES
Virtual and augmented reality create new opportunities for building design and evaluation.
DESIGN
The Maine Behavioral Healthcare Center of Excellence for Autism and Developmental Disorders is strategically designed.
COVER STORY
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 patient surge could help to inform future designs.
DESIGN
Integrating adaptability, convertibility and expandability into facility design help to absorb change.
DESIGN DISCOVERIES
Recent studies look into the effects design can have on staff communication and teamwork.
DESIGN
Building a strong foundation and strategic future requires mastering the basics.
PLANNING
A master plan aligned with the 'triple aim' must include detailed systems needed to sustain the facility.
DESIGN
Two recent initiatives are helping EBD move from the research stage to design innovation.
PLANNING
Planning advice based on the FGI <em>Guidelines'</em> requirements helps to ensure optimally designed spaces.
COVER STORY
Five hospitals share strategies to improve operational performance through energy-saving designs.