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Education

Places I Remember

Buildings and campuses may change over time, but memories from within them will always endure. DesignGroup’s John Ryan reflects on the emotional lives of buildings, a melody that continues over time.
by John Ryan
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John Ryan
AIA, LEED AP
Associate Principal, Project Manager
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Healthcare

How to Lower Healthcare’s Carbon Footprint

Architecture can help healthcare facilities reduce their climate impact and improve public health even more. Here’s why it’s so important, and steps to help make it happen.
by Dan Malec-Kosak
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Dan Malec-Kosak
NCARB
Senior Project Architect
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Healthcare

Part 3 | Addiction Recovery Design: An Example of Success

OneFifteen’s success proves that architectural design can create a welcoming environment for substance-use treatment and even drive positive social change. Here’s what sets it apart.
by Kristina Bertocchi
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Kristina Bertocchi
AIA, NCARB
Designer
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Healthcare

Graduate School Insights That Still Matter

DesignGroup healthcare architect Angela Kolosky writes about timeless lessons she learned 10 years ago, and how they’re relevant with clients today.
by Angela Kolosky
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Angela Kolosky
ACHA, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Healthcare Planning Market Leader
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Healthcare

Unsung Heroes: The Insights of Non-Clinical Staff

Input from operational roles is crucial for hospital expansion projects. They have great ideas because they see and affect everything.
by Angela Kolosky
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Angela Kolosky
ACHA, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Healthcare Planning Market Leader
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Healthcare

When Ideas Become Real: Transforming Healthcare Planning into Architecture

Five key insights for this transitional phase of a project, based on real-world experiences.
by Sherm Moreland
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Sherm Moreland
AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C
CEO
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Healthcare

The Future of Inpatient Care: Five Strategies for the Patient Room

When a hospital grows, it needs a more thoughtful approach to the needs of staff and patients alike.
by Chris Haedt
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Chris Haedt
AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Columbus Healthcare Practice Group Leader
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Healthcare

Surgery Department Renovations: Three Must-Know Ideas for Any Scale

They’re among the most complex spaces in a hospital. We believe there are three best practices that improve surgery rooms of every size and type.
by Angela Kolosky
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Angela Kolosky
ACHA, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Healthcare Planning Market Leader
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Healthcare, Community

Staying Connected: Expanding a Hospital, Maintaining Community

How do you elevate a local hospital without losing its special connection to the community? By listening to, and communicating with, community stakeholders.
by Joe Mayer
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Joe Mayer
AIA, NCARB, WELL AP
Principal, Designer
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Healthcare, Education, Community, Science & Technology, Commercial

Prefab Construction: A Time-Tested Technique with New Innovations

Building a project with pre-manufactured components can save time, labor, and material. Here’s a look at why it has endured for longer than you may realize – and why it might or might not be right for your next project.
by Jamie Oxier
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Jamie Oxier
NCARB
Senior Project Architect
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November 8, 2024

Special-needs school in Pittsburgh is getting an $18 million renovation

American School & University
November 6, 2024

Flooring Trends for Facilities with Heavy Traffic

Facilities Net
October 23, 2024

Crittenton Community Center

Education Snapshots
August 15, 2024

Morris Hospital Unveils $13.2M Operating Room Renovation

Medical Construction and Design
August 14, 2024

Morris Hospital Completes Surgery Department Renovation In Morris, Illinois

Healthcare Design Magazine
May 31, 2024

Hybrid offices are a Necessary Future for Universities Facing the Squeeze for Campus Space

Facilities Manager
May 30, 2024

Principal at top architecture firm calls AI 'Pinterest for things that could be, rather than things that already are'

Columbus Business First
April 25, 2024

How Ohio University HCOM's Heritage Hall Achieved WELL Certification

Healthcare Facilities Today
April 16, 2024

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine – Heritage Hall

Education Snapshots
April 2, 2024

The Business First 40 Under 40

Columbus Business First
September 1, 2023

Blend & Serve

Medical Construction & Design
February 19, 2021

Case Study: Renovation Helps Hospital React to Pandemic

Healthcare Facilities Today
February 12, 2021

DesignGroup and Columbus State Community College Achieve LEED Certified Status for Mitchell Hall

Civil + Structural Engineer Media
February 2, 2021

Office Space: Leading Edje's New Bridge Park Offices

ColumbusCEO
December 28, 2020

UPMC Unveils Eighth Floor Renovation

Healthcare Design
December 21, 2020

Allegheny Health Network West Penn Hospital Radiology Department to Undergo 43,000-SF Face-Lift

Medical Construction & Design
April 30, 2020

DesignGroup Modernizes Mid-20th Century Library on Historic Washington & Jefferson College Campus

AECCafe
March 11, 2020

First Look: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Healthcare Design