When an old hospital needs renovation, it’s tempting to focus in. Funds may be limited and problems may abound-such as small double-patient rooms, outdated surgical suites, and inadequate infrastructure and technology. It might seem necessary to zero in on one building improvement at a time, whatever is affordable and most urgent. more...

Global warming, dwindling natural resources, and a looming energy crisis have brought environmental issues to the forefront of our nation’s agenda. Concomitant with the growing concern about the dangers facing our environment has been a growing awareness of the part our built environment plays in these problems. One result of this awareness has been a soaring interest in green building- the design and construction of buildings that reduce their negative impact on the environment and human health. Green buildings are also financially profitable, and the combination of environmental and economic health makes “going green? the right choice for the construction and design industry. more...