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U.S. healthcare building sector trends and innovations for 2024-2025

As new medicines, treatment regimens, and clinical protocols radically alter the medical world, facilities and building environments in which they take form are similarly evolving rapidly. Innovations and trends related to products, materials, assemblies, and building systems for the U.S. healthcare building sector have opened new avenues for better care delivery. Discussions with leading healthcare architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms and owners-operators offer insights into some of the most promising directions. This course is worth 1.0 AIA/HSW learning unit.




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41 Great Solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors

AI ChatBots, ambient computing, floating MRIs, low-carbon cement, sunshine on demand, next-generation top-down construction. These and 35 other innovations make up our 2024 Great Solutions Report, which highlights fresh ideas and innovations from leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms.

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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 | Sep 6, 2016

Chicago Faucets releases white paper: Reducing the risk of HAIs in healthcare facilities

The white paper discusses in detail four options used to mitigate transmission of waterborne bacteria

Healthcare Facilities | Aug 30, 2016

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly is making large strides

A typical PACE center is comprised of a fully functioning and equipped primary care clinic, adult day center and rehabilitation therapy gym.

Great Solutions | Aug 23, 2016

GBBN designers take on wellness research

In a new research paper, three healthcare specialists present factors that contribute to a psychological state that is receptive to healing.

Great Solutions | Aug 23, 2016

Reusable infection control barriers ease hospital renovation

Clark Construction Group pilots the Edge Guard system on the Fair Oaks (Va.) Hospital reconstruction project.

Great Solutions | Aug 23, 2016

Mobile emergency room arrives just in time for Alabama hospital

The MED-1 Mobile Hospital Unit serves as a lower-cost solution during construction of new ED.

Great Solutions | Aug 23, 2016

Virtual care facility serves remote patients, may reduce readmissions

Mercy’s new high-tech medical center equips its medical professionals to deliver care at the bedside of patients anywhere.

Great Solutions | Aug 23, 2016

11 great solutions for the commercial construction market

A roll-up emergency department, next-gen telemedicine center, and biophilic cooling pods are among the AEC industry’s clever ideas and novel innovations for 2016.

Healthcare Facilities | Stantec | Aug 16, 2016

The future of healthcare design education: 5 takeaways from ACHA 2016

Creating a network of experts to talk next generation healthcare design education

Healthcare Facilities | Skanska | Aug 15, 2016

Future proofing hospitals

By improving the physical layout of hospitals and medical facilities, we can enhance and increase safety mechanisms, improve care, and help reduce the exposure to medical errors, writes Skanska USA's Andrew Quirk.

Healthcare Facilities | HDR | Aug 10, 2016

11 principles for pediatric healthcare design

Engagement at all levels, designing with families in mind, and integrating flexible spaces are all important design considerations to keep in mind for pediatric healthcare planning, writes HDR's Brian Zabloudil.

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