Architectural Planning

PLANNING
Thinking of command centers as an 'intelligence center' could help to spur future innovation .
PLANNING
Integrating patient technology needs during planning and design stages will help improve health outcomes.
PLANNING
From mechanical rooms to stairwells, it's important to make note of all spaces when planning health care facilities.
PLANNING
Planning for MEP, fire protection and the other 'forgotten spaces' within a health care facility.
DESIGN
An essential checklist to help guide the repurposing of vacant structures into medical spaces.
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.