On the surface, the notion of design creativity seems diametrically opposed to the systematic rigor in Lean and Six Sigma. However, a deeper look at design creativity or the creation of design,.....READ MORE
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Topics: Continuous Improvement, Healing Environment, Lean Design, Design Approach, Lean Six Sigma
The importance of being good stewards of our clients' resources and being their advocate when choices are to be made that last upwards of 20 years are responsiblities we take seriously and provide.....READ MORE
Topics: Continuous Improvement, flooring choices, no-wax floor
The role of Industrial Engineers does not traditionally involve work in the architecture or healthcare industries. Presently, however, given the high rate of healthcare costs in America, the industry.....READ MORE
Topics: simulation, Continuous Improvement, Surgery Center
The Veterans Administration (VA) has recognized the importance of providing female-specific services and has embarked on a national initiative to invest in VA Women’s Health Services. Their Mission.....READ MORE
Topics: Ambulatory Care, Healthcare Design, Continuous Improvement, womens healthcare
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
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
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)
In an effort to improve communication and efficiency amongst our designers, and to ensure that our team is happy with the work they are doing, a daily “huddle” has been implemented.The design team.....READ MORE
Topics: Planning, Architecture, communication, Lean, Healthcare Design, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement
Featured in Healthcare Global, 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
Topics: Architecture, Healthcare Design, Sustainability, Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, waste water, Advisory Services
On February 26, 2014, I moderated a panel of experts for the McGraw Hill/Engineering News Record's " The Pulse 5 - The Future of Healthcare" in NYC. The conference explored issues currently shaping.....READ MORE
Topics: Architecture, polling, Healthcare Design, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Architects, Continuous Improvement, Integrated Project Design/Delivery (IPD)
