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Hospital admissions can be stressful, but designers are looking for ways to help ease this tension. To put it simply: hospitals are a stressful place to be. What was expected to be a routine visit can end up being a week-long stay. The unpredictability of these life events can take a toll on a patient…

Mid-rise apartment buildings have cropped up at an increasing rate in cities across the U.S. in recent years. The reason is two-fold: mid-rise apartment buildings are a cost-effective solution for developers and cities need more housing. At the end of 2020, the U.S. was short 3.8 million units of housing, whereas in 2022, an estimated 420,000…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million in grants to help modernize 125 U.S. airports across 46 states, Guam, and Palau. The funding comes from the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. According to the FAA, the program focuses on making the passenger experience better, improving…

Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 played vital role in ensuring that safety ranks as a priority over aesthetics. Here’s a 21st-century challenge for building architects: Design a government building that meets security mandates but also looks and feels inviting to the public, and do it on a tight budget. The security aspect alone might have…

The three hospitals have been immediately rebranded. Orlando Health has assumed ownership of three hospitals and related physician practices located on Florida’s east central coast. The acquisitions were the result of an asset purchase agreement with Steward Health Care, approved by a bankruptcy court. Orlando Health immediately rebranded the hospitals into Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital,…

To ensure the compliance and performance of barriers in their facilities, managers need to take ownership of their rated barriers. Managing barriers in healthcare facilities can be challenging. There are a multitude of processes related to barriers, and in any given week, a variety of trades and hospital personnel interact with these building components. Then…

Love ’em or hate ’em, the New York Yankees will be battling for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2024 World Series championship title against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The series will take place at the two teams’ home stadiums, and although all eyes will be on the baseball players, the facilities will also play a critical…

Are water features wasteful? It’s a common misconception that indoor and outdoor water features are not sustainable amenities. Many managers and owners of commercial facilities are surprised to learn that not only can attractive and captivating water features be operated with minimal waste or harm to the environment—they can actually help improve a building’s energy…

Using stainless steel to protect electrical equipment from high salt content can reduce maintenance and ensure long-term functionality. Owners and facility managers of buildings near oceans are understandably concerned about flooding. But there is another issue that should concern them – the corrosion of electrical equipment from the high salt content in coastal air. Such…

With myriad emergencies being faced daily, healthcare facilities can prepare themselves ahead of time with training and planning. Healthcare facilities face disasters and emergencies of all kinds, whether they be in the real world or digital world. Being prepared is key to making it through these dire scenarios. Prep and training for emergency situations can…