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Smart Planning for Successful Interventional Radiology Suites

Posted by Guest Contributor on Oct 09, 2014

Originally featured in Imaging Economics

Building an IR suite is a major investment. Smart planning can help ensure a successful project. Hospitals make a considerable investment when developing an.....READ MORE

Reflections of a National Design Award Juror

Posted by Guest Contributor on Sep 26, 2014

This spring, I had the opportunity to work with colleagues from across the country and many design firms as a juror for the 2014 American Institute of Architects/Academy of Architecture for Health...
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Topics: Awards

Simple and Elegant Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare

Posted by Guest Contributor on Sep 09, 2014

Featured in Behavioral Healthcare, July 2014.

The design solutions for behavioral health facilities often requires unique innovations for common problems faced by caregivers on a daily basis. The.....READ MORE

Topics: antiligature, Behavioral Health Design

Applying Rehab Design to Other Care Environments

Posted by Guest Contributor on Aug 14, 2014

After working in healthcare for nearly 10 years, I have had exposure to many service lines - inpatient rehabilitation facilities being one of several where I feel design can have a huge impact......READ MORE

Topics: Rehabilitation

Why to Collocate a Design & Construction Office for Integrated Project Delivery Success

Posted by Guest Contributor on Aug 04, 2014

Featured in Healthcare Construction + Operations, July 2014.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is gaining traction in the healthcare AEC industry. There has been a lot written about the benefits to.....READ MORE

Topics: Collocation

3D Design Challenge Series, Part II

Posted by Guest Contributor on Jul 22, 2014

After three weeks of adjustments to virtual models, 3D print testing, mentoring across offices, we now have our second round finalists’ prototypes! It has been rewarding to watch the growth of our.....READ MORE

Topics: 3D printing

Architecture Intern Development Program

Posted by Guest Contributor on Jun 10, 2014

Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” — the essence of Array’s Intern Development Program (IDP). In my 20+ years as an Architect.....READ MORE

Topics: Continuous Improvement, Design Careers, Internship

3D Design Challenge Series, Part I

Posted by Guest Contributor on May 29, 2014

To enhance Array's strong design culture and provide a forum for mentorship, the firm's practice area leaders began a 3D Design Challenge series. Staff members formally submitted design concepts for.....READ MORE

Topics: Continuous Improvement, makerbot, 3D printing

C-Suite Knowledge Sharing Across the Healthcare Design Industry

Posted by Guest Contributor on May 23, 2014

Each year, three hot topics affecting the feasibility, design and operation of Healthcare projects are brought to a broad group representing advisors, architects, administrators and operators. 

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Topics: Healthcare Design, Knowledge Sharing, Deloitte, operational efficiencies, big data, hospital merger, Cost Reduction Strategies

Firm Reflection and View to the Future of Designing for Healthcare

Posted by Guest Contributor on May 07, 2014

I am often asked my thoughts on where I see Array’s practice five years out, causing me to reflect on from where the firm has come. Our founders were once part of the design arm of one of the.....READ MORE

Topics: Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Integrated Project Design/Delivery (IPD)

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