Second Chances: Reimagining Big-Box Retail as Healthcare Hubs
The story of architecture is one of continuous evolution, where second chances breathe new life into spaces that have lost their original purpose. In today’s context, few building types are more emblematic of this opportunity than big-box stores. As of Q4 2024, the retail vacancy rate in the United States was 5.4% (Cushman & Wakefield…
Ellen Belknap featured on Northern Light Health’s Podcast
Healthy buildings are a fundamental component of delivering quality healthcare. Healthy buildings are better for the end user, the staff, the family, and of course, the patients. Ellen Belknap, Senior Principal | Senior Architect In a recent Northern Light Health Sustainable Healthcare podcast episode, Ellen Belknap discussed how the built environment can significantly benefit our…
Designing Inclusive Healthcare Environments: Upcoming Regulatory Changes to Support Patients with DisabilitiesÂ
Key Takeaways Background In 2023, the Urban Institute (Institute) (www.urban.org) published research concluding that four in ten adults with disabilities experience unfair treatment in healthcare settings, at work, or when applying for public benefits (source). The Institute also reported more than 50% of those with disabilities reported a delay in receiving care because of discrimination….