By George Vangelatos, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, Principal/Healthcare Practice Leader, HMC Architects; and Chuck Eyberg, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, HMC Architects
When it comes to healthcare design, today’s providers want reduced costs and shorter construction time while still seeking high-quality materials and design aesthetic. One option to explore is prefabricated exterior building envelopes. Especially when used in large hospital towers, prefabricated envelopes are made possible by contractor-integrated design teams working together to answer client objectives.