In-Depth Case Studies

Sustainability, collaborative space, and flexibility were primary objectives for construction of a new central Ohio high school.

A diamond maker chooses streamlined design and energy efficiency for Oregon lab.

Hospitality facilities are busy incorporating COVID-19 protocols to welcome back guests with safety and comfort.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the senior living industry was evolving from a care-based business model to one that is wellness-based, with care.

Safety is imperative when designing healthcare facilities. Specifying the right materials for the floor is essential, yet can be overlooked for infection prevention.

Healthcare facilities designers have a leading role in creating safer spaces in a post-COVID-19 world. Here are five areas of focus to address when rethinking facility layout.

Successful workplaces are not designed by looks alone. Purpose-based design is about finding the right balance between looks and functionality.

Ten years in the making, a modern headquarters facility for a Breese, IL construction firm takes shape.

Built in 1938, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in St. Louis, MO has earned LEED Gold certification.

In Moorestown, NJ, designing a cancer care center included both existing and new elements.

Chicago’s Richard J. Daley Center’s achieved recertification via the new LEED v4.1 performance path.

In the heart of the UCLA campus, a LEED Platinum conference center inspires collaboration and innovation.

At Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s first, facility upgrades help to steer 21st century operations.

In Moore, OK, the public school district is building FEMA-grade storm shelters to protect against tornadoes.

In Little Rock, AR, the transformation of a historic performing arts center earns LEED Gold certification status.

The Watergate Hotel is open for business once again, with more than a cursory nod to its storied past.

In Chattanooga, TN, Erlanger Health System transforms facility into first lifestyle hospital in the region.

Universities are using public-private partnerships as a tool to accommodate enrollment growth, support a dynamic environment for students and staff, and maintain sustainable and environmentally appropriate facilities.

Tackling deferred maintenance, energy costs, and staff training are cornerstones of the facilities department in Manchester, NH.

This workplace design approach continues to appeal to many organizations. A recent survey examines motivations and results.