Facility in Grants Pass uses natural materials to emphasize both beauty and durability and has a water feature that uses reclaimed roof water in one of the gardens, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
Take a photo tour of The Women's Center in Grants Pass, Ore., on the Healthcare Design website. The new facility uses natural materials to emphasize both beauty and durability and has a water feature that uses reclaimed roof water in one of the gardens. The landscaping encourages interaction between the inside and outside, according to the article.
October 7, 2014
Topic Area: Architecture
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