Earn 1 AIA HSW LU | Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | 2-3 pm ET
Description:
How can we design healthcare buildings to be flexible in the face of uncertainty? This session addresses trends in patient-centered care and technology that drive the need for flexibility. We dive into "the big 5" design decisions that provide adaptability in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
1. Floor to floor heights that support state-of-the-art and state-of-the-future technology.
2. Column spacing with contiguous floor area allowing changes of use over time.
3. Locations and capacities of fixed vertical elements and the impact of utilizing edges versus centers.
4. Targeted zones of flexibility to pre-invest strategically and avoid oversizing.
5. Resiliency measures that conceive of healthcare facilities as part of our national infrastructure.
Specific examples from award-winning healthcare projects peel away design layers to reveal a variety of ways these often un-seen yet fundamental decisions are applied. Examples include a candid look at renovation regrets, renovation successes, and new construction.
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this webinar attendees will:
1. Explore the constant state of change in healthcare facilities and the impact on design.
2. Identify and understand the impact of 5 planning strategies on a healthcare facility's adaptable future:
floor to floor heights
column spacing
fixed vertical elements
targeted zones of flexibility
resiliency
3. Apply the concept of targeted zones of flexibility in projects
4. Identify building resiliency measures that conceive of healthcare facilities as part of our national infrastructure.
Speakers/Moderator
Louis A. Meilink, Jr., FAIA, FACHA, ACHE
Erin Nunes Cooper, AIA, ACHA, LEED A
Gregg D. Ostrow, AIA
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Adriana Garcia
Manager, Equipment Planning
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
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