Eight projects named in AIA's National Healthcare Design Awards, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Eight projects were named in American Institute of Architects' National Healthcare Design Awards, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Recipients were selected in four categories:
• Built, less than $25 million in construction cost
• Built, more than $25 million in construction cost
• Unbuilt, must be commissioned for compensation by a client with the authority and intention to build
• Innovations in planning and design research, built and unbuilt
August 12, 2014
Topic Area: Architecture
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