creating | renewing healthcare environments
I recently attended the Healthcare Design Expo and Conference, held this year in Washington, DC. This annual conference attracts approximately 4,000 architects, engineers, designers, suppliers, and healthcare clients from all around the country, and in addition to the large number of exhibits and other gatherings, it offers nearly 150 different … Read More →
In recent years, hospitals and medical groups have faced an accelerating pace of change, particularly in their facilities. Sometimes this is because of a merger with another organization, or an expansion into a new area, or the need to renovate outdated facilities to accommodate new functions or changing patient volumes. It’s a challenging … Read More →
Have you ever been to the launch of a hot air balloon? It is really a spectacular sight! The pilot and his crew carefully stretch out the balloon on the ground, and begin to fill it with air with a large fan. Then, as they get closer to launch, they use a large propane-fired burner mounted above the wicker basket and below the opening of the … Read More →
In our lives and in our businesses, we hope to feel confident that we’re moving forward, that we’re on track. But what is at the end of this track? How do we know this is the right one for the destination we desire? What if it’s not? Disruptive Thinking The railroad track analogy is often an accurate description of our business decisions day in … Read More →
When we think about design, whether in architecture or in other disciplines, we often speak of a designer “having a good eye.” What may be even more important, is having a good EAR…being a good listener. The Importance of Listening. Clients seek out an architect because they need help in solving a specific set of problems, usually (but not … Read More →