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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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May 1, 2013

World’s tallest children’s hospital pushes BIM to the extreme

The Building Team for the 23-story Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago implements an integrated BIM/VDC workflow to execute a complex vertical program.

Apr 30, 2013

Healthcare lighting innovation: Overhead fixture uses UV to kill airborne pathogens

Designed specifically for hospitals, nursing homes, child care centers, and other healthcare facilities where infection control is a concern, the Arcalux Health Risk Management System (HRMS) is an energy-efficient lighting fixture that doubles as a germ-killing machine.

Apr 23, 2013

T. Christopher Cooper, RN, MHA, MIM, joins Cannon Design

T. Christopher Cooper, RN, MHA, MIM, has joined Cannon Design as Principal. A seasoned clinician,…
Feb 18, 2013

Syracuse hospital using robots to reduce infections by 50%

Fast Company's Nina Mandell writes about how an early adopter of UV infection-control robotics—St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse—is seeing positive results.

Feb 14, 2013

5 radical trends in outpatient facility design

Building Design+Construction combed the healthcare design and construction sector to evaluate the latest developments in outpatient facility designs. Here are five trends to watch.

Jul 11, 2012

HOK honored with Los Angeles architectural award

42nd annual awards from the Los Angeles Business Council honor design excellence.

Jun 29, 2012

SOM writes a new chapter at Cincinnati’s The Christ Hospital

The 332,000–sf design draws on the predominantly red brick character of The Christ Hospital’s existing buildings, interpreting it in a fresh and contemporary manner that fits well within the historic Mt. Auburn neighborhood while reflecting the institution’s dedication to experience, efficiency, flexibility, innovation and brand.

Jun 1, 2012

New BD+C University Course on Insulated Metal Panels available

By completing this course, you earn 1.0 HSW/SD AIA Learning Units.

Jun 1, 2012

Ground broken for Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus

Children’s Hospital Colorado expects to host nearly 80,000 patient visits at the South Campus during its first year.

May 29, 2012

Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s pediatric burn patients create their version of new Patient Tower using Legos

McCarthy workers joined the patients, donning construction gear and hard hats, to help with their building efforts.

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