Mount Nittany Health – Cardiovascular Pavilion – Design State College, PA Mount Nittany Health recently unveiled its 26,000 SF cardiovascular pavilion at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Open to patients on September 4, the space includes updated cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab spaces. Some of the new design elements within […]

How can BIM Help with Sustainability and Reduce Environmental Impact? Reduce the footprint that buildings have on the environment The AEC industry is trying to reduce the footprint that buildings have on the environment. BIM can help with this in several ways. Energy Efficiency BIM is a data-rich platform that […]

How can BIM Help Reduce Project Budget and Duration? How much is rework costing you? As BIM is now a mainstay in the design and construction industry and many professional firms are busy updating to accommodate BIM procedures, one of the most beneficial factors remains largely unstudied. This major benefit […]

Healthcare Design Virtual Reality, Drones and Design-Assist Provide a Sensation of Being in the Space Futuristic Healthcare Design is evolving due to innovative mechanisms that make the process simpler, more cost effective and faster. These mechanisms include healthcare design virtual reality, drones and design-assist software. Healthcare Architects and Engineers are […]

Population Health Bettered by Environmental Changes Health and Wellness Environmental changes in healthcare design can lead to the implementation of health and wellness by altering the way the human brain makes behavioral decisions. The notion that healthy performance and choices can be influential at the population level can be achieved […]

Existing Conditions Modeling Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy   Since BIM has so many useful capabilities, it probably comes as no surprise that the BIM modeling process is not only useful for greenfield design and construction, but for developing models of existing site conditions, facilities on sites and specific areas within […]

Coordination and Clash Detection Optimized and Flawless Design The coordination process with BIM involves constructability reviews, clash detection and coordination meetings to ensure optimized and flawless design and construction. Regardless of the size and scope of a project, a fully-integrated team can achieve high levels of accuracy through a step […]

The Silver Tsunami in the Age of Consumerization Find a Balance   Did you know that by the year 2029 it is estimated that people over the age of 65 will represent more than 20 percent of the United States’ population? According to the US Census Bureau, that will be an […]

Shared Knowledge, Ultimate Collaboration Fostering a BIM Modeling Team The saying, “two heads are better than one” comes to mind when you think of the collaboration that’s attained with Building Information Modeling (BIM). The only exception is there are many heads involved. When using BIM, the entire project team has […]

USP 800 – EVERYTHING You Need to Know Designing for Staff Safety in Healthcare Environments Do you know how many healthcare industry employees are exposed to hazardous drugs in the workplace each year? According to the CDC, there are currently around 8 million healthcare workers in the US exposed to […]

Executive Guide: BIM Modeling Adoption – The Thought Behind the Design Creating Value and Reducing Risk with BIM Execution in the A/E/C Industry Over the last few decades, technology has immensely influenced the way that we interact with the world around us including the way we live, work and communicate. […]

Mount Nittany Health – Cardiovascular Pavilion – Design State College, PA As Architectural and MEP Engineering designers on the new 26,000 SF Mount Nittany Health cardiovascular pavilion, JPT Architect’s is thrilled to help expand the growing cardiovascular and electrophysiology program. Construction of this structure has officially started and is being built […]

Strategies for Meeting the Multitude of Codes Regulating Healthcare Design & Construction Healthcare Design Regulations Can be Met with Forward-Thinking Owners and Facility Managers While code compliance is a challenge for virtually all healthcare facilities, it can be met by forward-thinking owners and facility managers. In order to ensure the […]

Advantages of Transforming to Single-Patient Rooms In an Industry Where Patient Experience is the Number One Priority There has been debate in recent years as to what is most beneficial for patients and staff when it comes to single-patient rooms versus multiple-occupancy/semi-private rooms. With the current need in healthcare to make […]

Revitalization of a Facility’s Image Fulton County Medical Center – Center for Advanced Medicine Phase III in McConnellsburg, PA Fulton County Medical Center’s Center for Advanced Medicine is a two-story, $20 million Medical Office Building project currently being completed as a Design-Build with Palmer Construction. As a triple-phase project, Phase […]

Troubleshooting Code Challenges During Design and Construction New Solutions for Centralizing Component and Compliance Information Many healthcare facility managers expect their operations and maintenance problems to have a definitive solution. After all, in many facility engineering challenges, the answer is clear after a simple investigation. For instance, if a boiler stops […]

Consumers (Patients) Setting the Pace for Healthcare Disruption Disruption is a way to not only stand out to consumers but to outshine your competition There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the healthcare industry is undergoing massive changes when it comes to disruption. Look at what several big tech […]

Ensuring Additions, Renovations and Repairs Comply with the Latest Code Codes are constantly updated to reflect the best and safest practices Long-term healthcare facility planning poses significant challenges, particularly given the rapid pace of change in the healthcare industry. While forecasting for tomorrow’s needs is difficult enough, these organizations are […]