Building Type Basics for Healthcare Facilities 2nd Edition

“Building Type Basics for Healthcare Facilities, Second Edition” serves as an indispensable resource for architects embarking on healthcare facility design projects. Drawing on the expertise of leading architects from across the United States, this comprehensive guide offers essential information to initiate and successfully complete healthcare projects of any scale, all while adhering to timelines and budgets.

In this revised edition, readers will find updated content, including new healthcare project examples completed in the 21st century, enhanced coverage of engineering requirements, and insights into evolving sustainability and technology considerations. The book begins with an assessment of current and future needs within the healthcare industry, examining their impact on architectural design. From there, readers gain critical information and guidelines for designing a wide range of healthcare facilities, including inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care facilities, as well as clinics, emergency departments, and specialty centers.

Key features of this reference include:

– Answers to twenty essential questions that arise during the initiation of a healthcare facility design project
– Insights from industry leaders based on their own design experiences
– Hundreds of project photographs, diagrams, floor plans, sections, and details to illustrate design principles and concepts

With its wealth of current and authoritative information presented in a user-friendly format, “Building Type Basics for Healthcare Facilities” saves architects valuable time and provides the foundational knowledge needed to embark on successful healthcare design projects.