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New surgical tower is largest addition to UNC Health campus in Chapel Hill

Construction on UNC Health’s North Carolina Surgical Hospital, the largest addition to the Chapel Hill campus since it was built in 1952, was recently completed. The seven-story, 375,000-sf structure houses 26 operating rooms, four of which are hybrid size to accommodate additional equipment and technology for newly developed procedures. 




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Healthcare Facilities

From hospitals to research facilities, healthcare buildings are essential to the health of the world’s population, as well as medical innovation. Designing these structures requires a delicate balance of technical requirements with the needs of doctors and patients, but when done right, these designs can save lives.

Building Team Awards | May 17, 2018

Patient priorities: Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center

Gold Award: Cleveland Clinic’s new cancer center is a transparent, collaborative hub for improved patient experiences and enhanced communication with caregivers.

Healthcare Facilities | May 7, 2018

Gulf Coast Medical Center to receive 365,700-sf extension and 48,500-sf renovation

HKS is designing the project and Skanska USA will build it.

Contractors | Apr 26, 2018

At Boston University’s dental school, ‘under construction’ won’t mean ‘closed for business’

A major renovation and addition are scheduled to minimize operational disruption.

Healthcare Facilities | HDR | Apr 24, 2018

The ins and outs of inmate healthcare

Research has shown that inmates are getting older and sicker.

Healthcare Facilities | HMC Architects | Apr 20, 2018

Revamping pharmacies for public safety and compliance

Released in February 2016, the latest standards of the United States Pharmacopeia’s Chapter 800 Pharmaceutical Compounding—Sterile Preparations builds on earlier regulations set forth by USP 797.

Healthcare Facilities | Gensler | Mar 28, 2018

Sound health: How tranquility rooms can heal caregivers

Sound can also be healing. It promotes a culture of quietness and enhances environments, not just for patients but also for caretakers.

Healthcare Facilities | DLR Group | Mar 5, 2018

Four tips for designing the hospital of the future

What exactly is the hospital of future? Or more specifically, what is the future of healthcare design?

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