Facility Design - Hospital Design
Friday, May 9, 2008
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  • All for one, one for all


    When the owner was selling, these three musketeers—er, associates—knew they would buy his hospital to make sure they kept working together.

    Something old, something new


    A pre-existing gem, new-to-you building can be an architectural gem. Here's a look at how two practices preserved the charm of historic homes -- and met the growing needs of their businesses.

    Break them out of jail


    Your approach to housing animals speaks volumes to your clients about how you'll handle all aspects of their pets' care.

    Exam room excellence


    2 architects' ideas + 22 veterinary hospitals = 4 fantastic exam rooms. Now you can learn from the best.

    Rent right


    You're ready to break out on your own and open a practice—but money's tight. A leasehold may be your best bet for success. Here's how to make it work.

    Storing your stuff


    Closets, cabinets, cubbies—build in the space you need to keep everything from anesthesia drugs to suture material organized and close at hand.

    Curb appeal


    While you may think all the action takes place inside your hospital, the front of your facility is hard at work speaking on your behalf. The question is, what's it saying? "Come on in"—or "Go away"?

    PDF floor plans


    These three PDFs will show you how three hospital designers maximized every square inch available to fit everything into an odd or very small shape.

    The whole enchilada


    A humble-sized facility loaded with extras, Atascocita Animal Hospital in Humble, Texas, is the 2007 Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year.

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