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Healthcare design: How to improve the parking experience for patients and families Architects, engineers, and building owners often ask themselves, Why does parking matter in healthcare facilities design? To answer that question, we can use recent experience designing parking facilities at the […] #transformfm #ifma #ashe

Most of us in the healthcare design/planning community harken back to Vandy's One Hundred Oaks Mall as starting the trend for adaptive reuse of commercial space for healthcare utilization (definitely not the first, but one of the largest/well done). This trend has continued, especially in the years following COVID with three significant drivers: 1) astronomic increase in base construction costs, 2) a steady increasing shift to ambulatory, and 3) a competitive drive to increase access points. Becker's article from last week shows the continuation of this trend and presents additional considerations, such as: lets recycle infrastructure and continue to invest in communities that commercial business has pulled out of. The "real estate play" is something more and more systems are incorporating into their short- and long-term strategy. #healthcarefacilities #healthcarestrategy #healthcareplanning #sustainablearchitecture

Understanding the distinct requirements of each setting is paramount in forging resilient and responsive healthcare systems. . . . . #renovation #construction #ruralhealthcare #facilities #facilitiesmanagement #FM #facilityservice

The architecture of senior care facilities can have a significant impact on the physical, mental, and emotional health of residents. Here’s how building design can affect care outcomes, and why it’s time to redesign senior care facilities: #healthcare #seniorcare

Healthcare renovations are common to keep up with changing codes, equipment and best practices. Poorly planned anchorage, including pipes, ceiling supports and lights, in the ceiling of a hospital can limit renovations and create more expensive remodels down the road. Tim Hurvitz, healthcare sector leader, shares his recommendations for planning anchorage in healthcare environments. #HEDAdvances #ArchitectureAndDesign #Healthcare #HospitalDesign #Hospital #Rennovation

The medical office building boon is detailed in Construction News and Review (CNR) by Kate Gawlik and Kerry Smith in this article on The Evolution of Healthcare Construction. They write, "medical office building construction is predicted to be one of the stronger sectors this year and beyond. Dodge Construction Network 2024 outlook shows medical office building construction starts will hit $39 billion in 2024 versus $37 billion in 2023 and $37.4 billion in 2022." #medicalofficebuildings #healthcareconstruction https://lnkd.in/gsmbjhfz

Increasing #Healthcare #Accessibility Through #Commercial #Conversions: There are several key areas to consider before diving into an #adaptive #reuse #project to #transform former #retail and commercial spaces into #outpatienthealthcare #facilities. #Buildings #Facilities #FacilityManagement

Strategies that prove effective can boost efficiency, lower costs and promote long-term success. . . . . #construction #healthcare #hospital #bestpractice #facilities #facilitiesmanagement #FM #facilityservice

I was interviewed by Alexis Kayser from Becker's Healthcare regarding medical office conversions. As a case study, we used the transaction I completed last year when SAC Health acquired the 280,000 sq ft former Well Fargo Mortgage Western Regional HQ in San Bernardino, CA to convert to medical use. Maryellen Westerberg DrPH, MPH, RDN, CDCES, COO of SAC Health was also interviewed for this article. #healthcarerealestate #medicalrealestate #medicaloffice #medicalofficeinvestors #cre #boma #naiop Quote: "A medical tenant can increase the value of the space exponentially, as they're "extremely sticky," per Mr. Mapes. Once the expensive medical equipment is in the building — along with the complex electrical and plumbing systems that support it — it's likely to stay there for the foreseeable future. Landlords know this, and with office vacancy rates at an all-time high, they're eager for tenants who will stick. But most office spaces just aren't conducive to health systems' needs, according to Mr. Mapes — and the several urban health systems Becker's contacted who declined to speak further on the matter. Downtown office buildings don't usually have the parking space to support a steady stream of patients, clinicians and technicians. Their elevators are too compact for a gurney. Their ceilings are rarely high enough to support the specialized ventilation required by medical spaces. But if you look beyond the cities, there are still empty spaces: big-box retailers that have succumbed to online shoppers, dusty corporate parks that have fallen to remote work.  Look hard enough, and you might find a gem."

From Warehouses to Wellness: Transforming old buildings for Healthcare Repurposing old or unused buildings into modern life sciences and healthcare facilities is becoming a popular trend. As the demand for lab space, medical offices, clinics, and other facilities grows, developers and healthcare providers are finding creative ways to obtain affordable real estate. Read The Article https://lnkd.in/gjmDAM9u