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Healthcare and the Reality of Artificial Intelligence
June 25, 2018

 

“Hospitals of the future” has been the hot topic of conversation around the proverbial office watercooler. My two cent contribution to these conversations usually comes in the form of my assertion that the pragmatics of healthcare architecture can sometimes …

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Addressing the Utility Triangle: Sustainable Stormwater Management and Resiliency
June 14, 2018

Many older cities across the United States still convey wastewater and stormwater in the same pipes or systems. The older gray infrastructure transports the wastewater it collects to a treatment plant where it’s treated and ultimately discharged into waterways. During …

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The Break Room: What Books or Podcasts Are on Your List This Summer?
June 8, 2018

Summer is the perfect time to head outside with a good book or take a long walk listening to your favorite podcast. Continuously seeking new information and different viewpoints is important for growth. We asked a few GS&P employees to …

 
First Steps in Last-Mile Connectivity, Part 2: Cutting Edge Technologies are Changing the Commute
June 5, 2018

A few months ago, our colleagues Erin Thoresen and Meghan Young wrote about the first steps in last-mile connectivity, or how the connecting trips before or after transit, the “last mile”, are critical links essential to making transit a …

 
Faces of GS&P: Tan Zheng
May 24, 2018

Name: Tan Zheng, AIA, EDAC
Current Title: Senior Architect and Director of Medical Planning
Office Location: Shanghai

Years at GS&P: Almost 1

This Faces of GS&P features Tan Zheng, a senior architect and director of medical planning in our Healthcare …

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The Rhythm of the Unit: More Design Lessons from Shadowing a Nurse
May 10, 2018

As a designer of hospitals, I have always been curious about how nurses in the med/surg nursing unit spend their shifts, and how the design of these units impacts the delivery of patient care. In 2016, I had the opportunity …

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The Future of the Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Acuity Levels
April 25, 2018

Few would argue that the healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving. Today’s healthcare consumer has become far more engaged, not only demanding a greater level of personalization and convenience in their healthcare experience, but also seeking greater transparency in areas such …

 
Celebrating Technical Excellence, Service and Sustainability: A Roundtable Interview
April 18, 2018

Each year GS&P hosts Celebration, which honors the achievements of our employees, projects and practice over the past year. There are three featured awards each year:

  • The Edgar Powers, Jr., Memorial Award is given to one or more employees who
 
Planning Buildings for the Future
April 17, 2018

Much has been written about autonomous vehicles—also known as driverless vehicles—in terms of their safety benefits and their projected impact on transportation. It is anticipated that these robocars of the future will be available to the public by 2025, and …