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Healthcare – Supporting Well-Being
Healthcare is always top of mind. With the onset of COVID and the lightning-speed advances in new treatments and medicine, it’s no wonder that healthcare facility design is moving forward at the same rate.
What We Know: Whether it’s a new hospital, clinic, or an existing facility assessment and renovation, the structural design of healthcare facilities focuses first on safety standards. Like a data center, we understand the critical importance of structural analysis and the design of the floors and spaces for special equipment loads like CT and MRI. As a part of the structural design, our team works with facility managers to design spaces that address the facility’s needs at the time and in the future. Like a data center, we understand how technology is vital in healthcare facility design, design details, and construction coordination. Ensuring continued facility operations throughout the project process is critical to a successful project, with our ultimate goal to create the highest level of patient care.
Adaptive Reuse – From Old to New
Adaptive reuse has become an effective strategy for the design community to revive the unique characteristics of existing buildings. Repurposing and giving them a second life often leads to significant project cost savings while preserving their history and charm.
A Unique Specialty: Our adaptive reuse technical staff recognizes the complexities of renovating an existing building. Understanding the importance of the due diligence and assessment process is a critical first step in evaluating the integrity of these structures. Our 50+ years of structural design experience have laid the groundwork for understanding the historical progression of building codes. Determining if the reuse of the building changes the building code occupancy designation can significantly impact the design and cost of the project. Establishing a contingency in the project budget for unforeseen conditions is vital to a successful project.
Our masonry and wood experts understand that each design aspect can impact the existing facility. Thinking outside the box to open walls while preventing further deterioration or modifying outdated lateral force-resisting systems creates exciting challenges. A well-coordinated team overcomes these challenges without sacrificing the uniqueness of the building, giving a newfound appreciation for these newly restored historical treasures.
Education – It’s What You Know
What we Know: The education environment has changed tremendously in recent years. Technology has opened the doors to active and self-directed learning where teachers are now collaborators rather than just communicators, and the emphasis on one-to-one device programs has placed a massive demand on school infrastructure and design.
As structural partners in the design of educational facilities throughout the southeast for 50+ years, we understand that every school and university system is unique. Having been a part of the evolution of numerous education campuses, adapting to the Owner’s culture and campus context and being engaged and in tune with the facility’s team is essential to a winning project.
