The new facility replaces three buildings — a public health clinic, a branch of the Free Library and a recreation center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center designed for synergy, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The new 96,000-square-foot facility replaces three 1960s-era buildings — a public health clinic, a branch of the Free Library, and a recreation center— that existed separately on the site.
December 20, 2017
Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities
Managing IAQ in Healthcare Facilities During WildfiresWildfires are becoming more prevalent across the country. Facilities must be prepared to handle their effects on air quality.
Building Hospital Resilience in an Era of Extreme WeatherExpert Jennifer Mahan discusses the vulnerabilities healthcare facilities face during disasters and the infrastructure strategies that keep operations running.
From Cooling Towers to Cost Savings: Hospital Seizes Power-Saving OpportunityCase study: Arkansas hospital increases energy efficiency by diagnosing cooling tower issues and treating its entire mechanical system.
Design Standards as Strategic AssetsDone correctly, standards benefit healthcare environments, staff, patients and families.
Rising Violence is Exposing Gaps in Hospital SecuritySecurity experts outline how healthcare facilities can move beyond traditional security to more proactive and coordinated systems.