Private practice: Designing healthcare spaces that promote patient privacy
If a facility violates HIPAA rules, the penalty can be costly to both their reputation and wallet, with fines up to $250,000 depending on the severity.
Gresham Smith | Mar 4, 2021
Behavior mapping: Taking care of the caregivers through technology
Research suggests that the built environment may help reduce burnout.
Gresham Smith | Feb 10, 2021
Using technology to design better and safer spaces
Our new technology called Gresham Smith’s Empathic Analytics allows us to measure and record a user’s perceived safety.
Gresham Smith | Sep 12, 2019
From project planning to post-construction: Navigating the commissioning process
As building system technology increases in complexity and sustainability remains at the forefront of design, the need for commissioning continues to rise.
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Gresham Smith | Feb 12, 2019
The basics of building commissioning
As building system technology increases in complexity and sustainability remains at the forefront of design, the need for commissioning continues to rise. This is the first post in our series examining the basics, benefits and boundaries of building commissioning.
Gresham Smith | Jan 17, 2019
Strategies to improve the human experience during interior renovations
Over the past decade, Flagler Hospital has been undergoing a complex, phased renovation touching every patient room and almost every public space with the aim of improving the patient experience.
Gresham Smith | Sep 11, 2018
The advantages of alleys
Believe it or not, alleys started off as public spaces.
Gresham Smith | Aug 23, 2018
Data driven design: The benefits of building energy modeling
As technology advances, Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is becoming an even more powerful tool for making informed design decisions. This is the first post in our series examining the benefits of BEM in balancing occupant comfort and design features with energy efficiency.
Gresham Smith | Jul 9, 2018
Healthcare and the reality of artificial intelligence
Regardless of improved accuracy gains, caregivers may struggle with the idea of a computer logic qualifying decisions that have for decades relied heavily on instinct and medical intuition.
Gresham Smith | Jun 26, 2018
The future of the ambulatory surgery centers and acuity levels
Offering the one-two punch of cost savings and convenience, ASCs are increasingly becoming the venue of choice for both physicians and patients.
Gresham Smith | Apr 12, 2018
Approaching the transit conversation with local perspectives
In every city with transit, there are some success stories, some challenges and plenty of lessons learned.
Gresham Smith | Mar 9, 2018
Designing healthier buildings: Fitwel certification system
The Fitwel certification system is relatively simple and involves registering a building on a custom scorecard.
Gresham Smith | Feb 21, 2018
Terminal Modernization: Why Bother? Part II
This is the second post in our series examining why airport operators should bother to upgrade their facilities, even if capacity isn’t forcing the issue.
Gresham Smith | Nov 28, 2017
Adding value through integrated technology requires a human touch
To help strike that delicate balance between the human and the high-tech, we must first have an in-depth understanding of our client’s needs as well as a manufacturer’s capabilities.
