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How Does Graphic Design Influence People's Actions?

Posted by Guest Contributor on Dec 08, 2017

Words are powerful.

Graphic designers have an amazing ability to elevate words to communicate objectives, which can promote the greater good. We can move people, evoke desire in them and make a.....READ MORE

Topics: community outreach, Graphic Design

A Myriad of Unforeseen Conditions: How the Ugly Duckling Became a Swan

Posted by Guest Contributor on Nov 08, 2017

Often, when a client is moving a physician group to new space, we, as designers, need to move very quickly to have the desired space move-in ready so there is no disruption of patient services. I.....READ MORE

Topics: renovation, Design Challenges, Building Conditions

Role of the Built Environment in Disaster Preparedness

Posted by Guest Contributor on Nov 02, 2017

Recently, our country and our neighbors have seen an increase in emergent situations and the tax these crises can have on our healthcare system. Hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Nate have certainly.....READ MORE

Topics: Disaster, disaster preparedness, Built Environment, patient care

The Future of Laboratories

Posted by Guest Contributor on Oct 25, 2017

I had the opportunity to present to the Trespa Scientific Surface Solutions Division at their Global Sales Conference in Barcelona, Spain on June 14, 2017. With representation from China, India,.....READ MORE

Topics: Laboratory Design, hospital laboratory

Healthcare Programming 2.0

Posted by Guest Contributor on Oct 04, 2017

Whenever a new project starts, the client is excited about the prospect of a new unit or building designed for them. So much so that I sometimes think the clinicians might show up to the first.....READ MORE

Topics: Programming Software, Design Approach, Visual Programming, Component-Driven Programming

Developing Successful Meeting Account A3s

Posted by Guest Contributor on Sep 19, 2017

Did you think, as I initially did, that A3s are only for problem solving? It turns out they aren’t; there are several flavors. For us at Array the meeting account A3 is closest to the Status Report.....READ MORE

Topics: Collaboration, meeting account A3s

FGI Guidelines 2018: Behavioral Health

Posted by Guest Contributor on Aug 23, 2017

The FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction has been used for decades to implement minimum standards for healthcare buildings. What began as a federal document to implement Congressional.....READ MORE

Topics: FGI, Behavioral Health Design

Clinical Pharmacies: a USP <800> Primer

Posted by Guest Contributor on Aug 15, 2017

USP <800> is the current buzzword in clinical pharmacies. But what exactly does it all mean? Generally, it means more safety precautions for those receiving, storing, mixing, preparing, transporting.....READ MORE

Topics: Pharmacy, USP 800

Lab Expansion to Benefit Staff and Patients

Posted by Guest Contributor on Jun 20, 2017

While all of our designs affect healthcare, not all are the typical ‘face’ of healthcare – an emergency department expansion, a new physician’s office or an outpatient surgery center. Some of our.....READ MORE

Topics: Interior Design, hospital laboratory, offsite laboratory

Supporting Candidates Through the Architectural Experience Program

Posted by Guest Contributor on May 16, 2017

The Architectural Experience Program (AXP), formerly known as the Intern Development Program (IDP), is a program by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards that facilitates.....READ MORE

Topics: Architecture Licensure, AXP

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