Intentional Spaces Summit Recently, our very own Evidence-Based Design/Research Lead, Evon Calabrese attended the invite only “Intentional Spaces Summit 2023”event in Washington DC. The summit, hosted by The International Arts +
Insights Inclusivity and accessibility aren't just buzzwords – they're vital lifelines. It's more than just architecture; it's about creating spaces that welcome and serve bodies of all shapes and
The Tools We Use Improving patient care and reducing costs starts with identifying and minimizing waste in every process, procedure, and task. LEAN Design is just one of the many ways we
Best Practices We have compiled some highlights from our body of knowledge based on hundreds of finished healthcare projects, many of which contain some variation of a welcome desk, to
Healthcare of the Future: Access, Affordability and Equity As we all know, the world has changed a lot in the last few years. We've seen a pandemic go from being an issue for a few people
Inside Active Cost Management Strategies As healthcare architects, we’re committed to ensuring that value, cost, schedule and constructability are all basic components of the design criteria. We engage in what we call Active
Design Resource Highlight We can’t say enough good things about The Center for Health Design’s Knowledge Repository resource. The Repository is a long-term, continually expanded library that brings together key resources
National Kidney Awareness Month As National Kidney Month comes to a close, we wanted to share some insights we’ve gained from our work with dialysis clinics.One of the most important things we’ve
A Look Back: Hood River Memorial Hospital Healthcare Planning is about helping our clients develop a larger vision for their facilities, which translates into solid, long-term decisions. It’s not just about getting a building built.
The ‘Why’ Behind our Work Clark/Kjos Architects is proud to celebrate 30 years of creating better healthcare environments for the organizations and communities we serve. From the start, our mission has been to
Design Lessons Learned for Future Pandemics As we have all learned from COVID-19, even with all of the medical advancements in our society, we are all affected by the consequences of a pandemic. Healthcare
Elements of Design A Closer Look at Real-Time Rendering Accurate renderings are one of the most essential tools an architect can use to help clients visualize a concept. An informed client
Sensitive Landscaping Brings Healing Power to Healthcare Buildings We all know sensitively designed gardens and landscaping brings healing power to any healthcare building. A great example of this is the Japanese-style garden at Samaritan Lebanon community
Thinking Inside the Box Q: How can we make healthcare more convenient, accessible, and affordable, while at the same time helping to fill up the growing inventory of large vacant buildings around the
Safer Healthcare Environments by Design Health care environments can and are being designed to prevent injury, minimize human error, and actually promote improved health and safety. This article shows risk managers how evidence-based
Hidden Design Innovation Probably no area of a hospital is more densely packed with infrastructure than the ceilings of operating rooms and interventional radiology rooms. Structurally, this includes supports for monitor
