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New download: BD+C's 2024 Healthcare Annual Report

Welcome to Building Design+Construction’s 2024 Healthcare Annual Report. This free 66-page special report is our first-ever “state of the state” update on the $65 billion healthcare construction sector.




Mass Timber

British Columbia hospital features mass timber community hall

The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project in Duncan, British Columbia, features an expansive community hall featuring mass timber construction. The hall, designed to promote social interaction and connection to give patients, families, and staff a warm and welcoming environment, connects a Diagnostic and Treatment (“D&T”) Block and Inpatient Tower.

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Healthcare Facilities

From hospitals to research facilities, healthcare buildings are essential to the health of the world’s population, as well as medical innovation. Designing these structures requires a delicate balance of technical requirements with the needs of doctors and patients, but when done right, these designs can save lives.

Healthcare Facilities | Apr 15, 2019

It’s official: China opens first green hospital, designed by HMC Architects

Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University is the official pilot green hospital for development of China’s green guide for hospital design. 

Healthcare Facilities | CannonDesign | Apr 9, 2019

How healthcare organizations can leverage design and culture's symbiotic relationship

The relationship between workplace design and company culture isn’t all that different from a tango.

Healthcare Facilities | Apr 3, 2019

Patients will actively seek out lower-cost and virtual healthcare in the future

Mortenson’s latest study finds that Millennials’ inclinations toward technological solutions are changing how care is and will be delivered.

Healthcare Facilities | Mar 29, 2019

Former grocery store becomes a cancer care center in New Jersey

Francis Cauffman Architects (FCA) designed the adaptive reuse project.

Healthcare Facilities | SmithGroup | Mar 27, 2019

Working to reduce HAIs: How design can support infection control and prevention

For many health systems, seeking ways to mitigate HAIs and protect their patients is a high priority.

Healthcare Facilities | HMC Architects | Mar 6, 2019

What is the role of the architect in healthcare data security?

Safeguarding sensitive data is top of mind for healthcare administrators across the country, and, due to the malicious intents of hackers, their security efforts are never-ending.

Healthcare Facilities | Feb 20, 2019

A new hospital in Qatar reflects local culture in its design

Three ceramic-clad sails transport its exterior.

Healthcare Facilities | Jan 31, 2019

First phase of SickKids campus redevelopment plan unveiled

The Patient Support Centre will be the first project to comply with Toronto’s ­Tier 2 Building Standards.

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