Use these guidelines to balance appearance, cost, and durability when you choose interior building materials.

Take these five earth-friendly steps to minimize building costs, energy usage, and toxic materials in your facility.

Thoughtfully planned plumbing systems help prevent messes and aggravation down the road. Follow these guidelines for clog- and hassle-free practice plumbing.

Whether you're building a new practice or remodeling an old one, being environmentally friendly may save you money.

Use this handy sheet to build your shopping list. Then start work in your new facility feeling confident that you've got the tools and supplies you need.

My team finally convinced me that it's time to repaint. I like white, but am I just boring?

Gates Hafen Cochrane Architects of Boulder, Colo., supplied this brief listing of common finish materials used in veterinary care facilities, along with some "helpful hints." For more information, contact Gates Hafen Cochrane Architects at (800) 332-4413.

Chapel Associates Architects Inc. of Little Rock, Ark., supplied this list of material and finish manufacturers and suppliers. For more information, call Chapel Associates Architects Inc. at (800) 225-5900.

Chapel Associates Architects Inc. of Little Rock, Ark., supplied this checklist of suggested materials for planning a veterinary hospital. For more information, contact Chapel Associates Architects Inc. at (501) 225-5900.