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They can help reduce noise levels and the stress patients or employees experience. Acoustics can be subtle yet very critical to healthcare facilities and their inhabitants. When properly done, acoustics can provide privacy, improve wellness and reduce/control noise levels. That last point is crucial in a field such as healthcare where its facilities can get…

In pursuing net-zero emissions by 2050, facilities managers must ensure that day-to-day operations are being run efficiently while simultaneously finding new solutions to support long-term goals. With buildings in the United States consuming about 40% of the country’s energy, facilities managers must look beyond their standard operational practices to forge a more sustainable future. Emerging…

The carbon emissions associated with materials used in the built environment, referred to as “embodied carbon,” are estimated to contribute up to 11% of all global energy-related carbon emissions. According to a new report from sustainable development consultancy Arup, developed on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), California is one of the first states in…

As part of a series of collaborations with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), architecture and design firm FCA was tasked with reimagining an existing retail space into a fully functional ambulatory care center. Completed in September 2022, the new HMH Eatontown Medical Center is a 45,000-square-foot out-patient facility that accommodates cardiac and primary care, in addition…

The process for a proposal to be accepted is long and rigorous. There are many guidelines healthcare facilities have to follow, both in operations and in design. These are set forth to maintain certain standards for the industry. Given this, it is important to note when guidelines may change so that any future facilities can…

The following article is written by experts at the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and global consulting company Slalom*, who conducted a series of neuroscience experiments with employee volunteers to learn more about improving workplace culture, teamwork, productivity, and more. Countless management and HR blogs, articles, and books are packed with advice about best practices for improving…