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## [Hospitals Are Taking a Leadership Role in Wastewater](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/hospitals-taking-a-leadership-role-in-wastewater)

 Posted by [Kent Doss](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/kent-doss) on Apr 14, 2014

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*Featured in [Healthcare Global](http://www.healthcareglobal.com/global_hospitals/hospitals-taking-a-leadership-role-in-wastewater), October 2, 2013.*

We know trace amounts of runoff from hospitals and long-term care facilities reaches potable water. Drinking water in 24 major metropolitan areas has..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/hospitals-taking-a-leadership-role-in-wastewater)

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 Topics: [Architecture](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/architecture), [Healthcare Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healthcare-design), [Sustainability](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/sustainability), [Continuous Improvement](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/continuous-improvement), [Healthcare](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healthcare), [waste water](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/waste-water), [Advisory Services](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/advisory-services)

## [pro•gram•ming noun \\-miŋ\\](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/pro-gram-ming-noun-min)

 Posted by [Noah Tolson](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/noah-tolson) on Apr 03, 2014

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The thorough and systematic evaluation of the interrelated values, goals, facts and needs of a client’s organization, facility users and the surrounding community. A well-conceived program leads to.. 

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## [Atria - from Courtyard to Front Door and Other Places Inbetween](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/atria-from-courtyard-to-front-door-and-other-places-in-between)

 Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/guest-contributor) on Feb 21, 2014

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An Atrium, as technically defined by the International Building Code (IBC) is an opening within a building connecting two or more stories, other than enclosed stairways, elevators, hoist ways,..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/atria-from-courtyard-to-front-door-and-other-places-in-between)

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 Topics: [solar gain](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/solar-gain), [Architecture](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/architecture), [Healthcare Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healthcare-design), [central](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/central), [atrium](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/atrium), [courtyard](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/courtyard), [hospitals](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/hospitals), [Continuous Improvement](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/continuous-improvement), [Advisory Services](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/advisory-services)

## [The Emphasis on Women’s Health in Today’s World](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/the-emphasis-on-womens-health-in-todays-world)

 Posted by [Lisa Lipschutz](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/lisa-lipschutz) on Feb 18, 2014

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Women’s health matters and the facilities that support the delivery of women’s services impact the care and results. I have a passion for women’s health having worked on the majority of Array’s..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/the-emphasis-on-womens-health-in-todays-world)

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## [When a Chair Becomes a Toilet: Why the People Are more Important than the Mock-up](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/when-a-chair-becomes-a-toilet-why-the-people-are-more-important-than-the-mock-up)

 Posted by [Jonathan Bykowski](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/jonathan-bykowski) on Feb 10, 2014

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*Published by[Healthcare Construction + Operations](http://www.hconews.com/articles/2014/01/15/when-chair-becomes-toilet-why-the-people-are-more-important-the-mock), January 15, 2014*

Mock-ups can provide an undeniable value to teams designing new health care spaces.Repetitive project elements are excellent..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/when-a-chair-becomes-a-toilet-why-the-people-are-more-important-than-the-mock-up)

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## [Ten Ideas about Building Information Modeling (BIM)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/ten-ideas-about-bim)

 Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/guest-contributor) on Dec 18, 2013

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##### BIM is a game changer

Adopting Building Information Modeling (BIM) in architectural practices is not the same as what the industry experienced with transitioning to CAD 20 years ago. CAD simply..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/ten-ideas-about-bim)

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## [Comforts of Home: Furnishing a Health Care Setting](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/comforts-of-home-furnishing-a-health-care-setting)

 Posted by [Pat Malick](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/pat-malick) on Nov 01, 2013

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Published by Healthcare Construction + Operations, October 2013

In every space people use, furniture is needed and creates an impression. For a space to be functional as well as healing, furniture..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/comforts-of-home-furnishing-a-health-care-setting)

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## [Client-Focused Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/client-focused-design)

 Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/guest-contributor) on Jun 27, 2013

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As healthcare architects, we work closely with providers to help support their mission of delivering excellent, patient-centered care. With HCAHPS scores impacting reimbursement, hospitals are...

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## [Trends in Development of Medical Office Buildings](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/trends-in-development-of-medical-office-buildings)

 Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/guest-contributor) on Jun 04, 2013

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*Published by Healthcare Global, December 2013.* The delivery of healthcare is evolving due to healthcare reform initiatives based on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Nowhere is that more apparent than..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/trends-in-development-of-medical-office-buildings)

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## [Technology’s Influence on Healthcare Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/technologys-influence-on-healthcare-design)

 Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/guest-contributor) on May 30, 2013

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On May 20, 2013, DuPont Corian’s showroom in New York hosted Healthcare Design magazine’s event that explored Design Considerations for Technological Innovation in Healthcare Design. The discussion..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/technologys-influence-on-healthcare-design)

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