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Healthcare
Why Emergency Department Entrances Matter
In one of the highest-pressure environments in the medical field, the architecture and design of an emergency department can reduce stress, improve patient well-being, and create efficiency across hospital systems.
Entering a Decade of Design Excellence in Pittsburgh!
Tom Chidlow serves as Managing Principal and Pittsburgh Studio Lead for DesignGroup. Here, he reflects on the people and projects that have made the office so successful as the firm enters its 10th year of practice in the City of Pittsburgh. Underlying it all: a client base we are honored to serve.
Healthcare
Meet Travis Tyson: DesignGroup's New Healthcare Market Leader
Travis Tyson brings two decades of healthcare design experience from Cleveland Clinic to his new role as DesignGroup Principal and Healthcare Market Leader. In this recent interview with DesignGroup President Jennifer Horvath, he shares insights on healthcare industry transformation, sustainable design, and the unique perspective he brings from the client side.
Healthcare
The Benefits of a Quiet Project
Ever hear of a "quiet" project? We think it's the key to any successful architectural endeavor. And it may not be what you think. Here's why it matters.
Healthcare
Healthcare Prototyping: Three Lessons from Retail
The best retailers provide remarkable consistency, no matter the location. Healthcare can find inspiration in the way stores use prototyping to make any space serve their mission.
Healthcare, Science & Technology, Commercial
Adaptive Reuse in Life Sciences: A Faster, More Affordable (and Sustainable) Solution for Lab Space?
Healthcare
From Crisis to Calm: Using IEQ Design to Enhance Emergency Spaces
Emergency Departments are among the most stressful and chaotic spaces in a hospital, where the atmosphere can unintentionally hinder healing and patient well-being. Applying principles of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) can help improve not just the patient experience, but operational efficiency and staff performance as well.
Education
Designing for Mental Health and Well-Being in Student Housing
In the evolving landscape of higher education, student housing is no longer viewed merely as a place to sleep and store belongings. Increasingly, it is recognized as a critical factor in promoting student mental health and well-being.
Healthcare
From Virtual to Real: An Early Architect’s Path to Career Immersion
Marissa Andrews completed grad school during the pandemic and launched her career virtually. Today she’s fully immersed in DG’s culture. She shares her journey from isolated student to deeply involved professional working on some of our largest healthcare projects.
Healthcare
AI, Neurodiversity, and the Future of Healthcare: Insights from DesignGroup’s Advisory Board Event
The one constant in healthcare design is change. DesignGroup architects and designers are always part of the conversation about what’s next.
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