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by Parva Markiw
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Parva Markiw
AIA, NCARB, NOMA, LEED Green Associate
Project Architect
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Markets
Services
Topics
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Education

Med Ed During a Public Health Crisis

A public health crisis reminds us just how important medical education is. From research to residencies, here’s how two institutions are achieving their mission in the midst of a pandemic.
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Portrait of Ben Niebauer at the DesignGroup office.
by John Ryan, Ben Niebauer
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Healthcare

Telemedicine in Support of Behavioral Health

There has been at least one silver lining to the Covid-19 crisis. Telemedicine treatment for behavioral health patients has been very positive – for patients and practitioners alike.
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Emily Wagner smiling, wearing a pink blouse and statement necklace
by Heather Clark, Emily Wagner
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DesignGroup planning exercise
Education

Post-Covid-19 University Planning

Change is happening on college campuses. And the impact of the pandemic on universities will be as varied as they are. DesignGroup Education Market Leader Ben Niebauer offers insights for university planning — now and long term.
by Ben Niebauer
Portrait of Ben Niebauer at the DesignGroup office.
Ben Niebauer
LEED AP BD + C
Associate Principal, Education Market Leader
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DesignGroup CEO Sherm Moreland at a planning workshop
Healthcare

How to Plan in Response to COVID-19

Change always happens. How we respond is what matters. DesignGroup CEO Sherm Moreland offers proven insights for strategic planning during times of uncertainty.
by Sherm Moreland
Portrait of DesignGroup CEO, Sherm Moreland at the DesignGroup office.
Sherm Moreland
AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C
Chief Executive Officer
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Healthcare

A Tool for Covid-19 Healthcare Facility Planning

As the world returns to work and starts planning for a new future – both near and long term, we’re sharing a decision-making framework for planning and capital investment.
by Sherm Moreland
Portrait of DesignGroup CEO, Sherm Moreland at the DesignGroup office.
Sherm Moreland
AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C
Chief Executive Officer
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medical office space
Healthcare, Commercial

Better Design for the Heroes of Healthcare

Five Strategies for Improving Their Workplace. (Spoiler: They’re similar to the corporate world)
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Joe Mayer smiling while wearing a grey blazer and gingham tie
by Angela Kolosky, Joe Mayer
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Returning to Work Soon? Make the Most of It

As workplaces start to fill with people again, here are simple strategies for team collaboration during a pandemic.
by Nikki Wildman
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Nikki Wildman
RA, LEED AP BD+C
Associate Principal, Project Manager
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Education

What's Happening in Higher Education

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by Ben Niebauer
Portrait of Ben Niebauer at the DesignGroup office.
Ben Niebauer
LEED AP BD + C
Associate Principal, Education Market Leader
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Education

Considerations for Residence Life After COVID-19

College students will eventually return to living on campus in some shape or form. Here are a few ideas that colleges and universities are considering in their residence halls to accommodate students when they come back to live on campus.
by Ben Niebauer
Portrait of Ben Niebauer at the DesignGroup office.
Ben Niebauer
LEED AP BD + C
Associate Principal, Education Market Leader
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Going Lean for the Long Game

Ten questions with Sherm Moreland on how Lean methodology improves collaboration and provides outcomes in design and construction
by Sherm Moreland
Portrait of DesignGroup CEO, Sherm Moreland at the DesignGroup office.
Sherm Moreland
AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C
Chief Executive Officer
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