At WJE, we’re passionate about healthcare architecture and design – in large part because there’s great satisfaction in designing environments that help doctors and nurses and med techs diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries.
For instance, we regularly design spaces that house incredibly sophisticated medical equipment – spaces that must meet exacting technical requirements, while also [...]
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Keeping pace with technology
A true marriage of form and function
Over the past 15 years, interior design has become increasingly important in healthcare settings of all kinds. Any casual observer can witness the growing attention to aesthetic details in hospitals, outpatient clinics, doctor’s offices, and long-term care facilities.
Patient expectations have changed, as has the understanding that an aesthetically pleasing environment is more conducive to comfort, [...]
Thinking Green
Green building practices are a natural fit for patient-care environments that promote healing. However, LEED specifications (LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) do not yet include a healthcare category.
Why? Largely because it’s very difficult to balance green building standards with the other rigorous requirements healthcare facilities must satisfy, such as infection control. [...]
The WJE Difference
At WJE, we live and breathe healthcare. We aren’t diverted by other kinds of projects. We don’t have to switch gears from hour to hour. Every day, every person on our team is thinking about healthcare, from senior staff to draftspersons.
This unwavering focus on healthcare sets us apart from many firms out there that work [...]