Focus: Facility Design

Strategies to improve facility collaboration

Facility managers should respond to the trend toward collaboration


By investing in design to impact occupant experiences positively, academic and healthcare institutions can see growth in learning as well as recruitment and retention, according to an article from Building Operating Management on the FacilitiesNet website.

When drafting design plans, there are a handful of principles and practices that will help promote a more positive experience. 

Once a rather individualistic setting, higher education —  particularly STEM programs — have embraced a more collaborative approach to learning curriculum and spaces. Students learn faster and with greater retention working with their colleagues as opposed to independently.

With environments like maker-spaces, tiered classrooms, and various types of flexible informal spaces, occupants have options for greater connection to facilitate problem-based learning. 

Read the article.



June 6, 2019


Topic Area: Architecture


Recent Posts

What Modern Architectural Trends Shape Healthcare Facilities Design

The average U.S. building is over 50 years old, but people are expecting more modern design when it comes to their healthcare facility.


Vera Whole Health Opens Fifth Atlanta Area Care Center

The new East Point location further expands Vera Whole Health's footprint in the Atlanta metropolitan area.


Using Drones with Safety and Privacy in Mind

By addressing key considerations, managers can avoid problems and realize the substantial benefits drones can provide throughout the construction lifecycle.


MultiCare and Kootenai Health Announce 30-acre Prairie Medical Campus

Development on phase one is scheduled to begin in 2025, with an anticipated 24 to 36-month timeline for completing projects in this phase.


Retrofitting Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging

With EV adoption growing, healthcare facilities may face some challenges when retrofitting their buildings for charging.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.