Tag Archive: Good Design

What it Takes: Implementing a Successful Airport Modernization Program (Part I)

In our previous series “Why Bother?” we explored why airport operators should bother to upgrade their facilities. Sure, modernization programs can be complicated and expensive, but these types of projects are necessary to accommodate growth and improve the passenger experience…

Healthcare and the Reality of Artificial Intelligence

“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 …

The Rhythm of the Unit: More Design Lessons from Shadowing a Nurse

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 …

The Future of the Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Acuity Levels

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 …

Zooming In: Sustainability at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital

October 24, 2013

Looking at the numbers and accolades surrounding Methodist Olive Branch Hospital (MOBH), you might assume that the project’s costs and construction schedule far exceeded that of an average small hospital. The 100-bed hospital in Olive Branch, MS is projected to …