Honoring the Legacy of Rebecca Lewis, FAIA, FACHA, CID
A Life Spent Designing Health, Hope, and Opportunity DSGW honors architect Rebecca Lewis, FAIA, FACHA, CID—trailblazer in rural and Indigenous healthcare design—recipient of ACHA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) has honored our colleague and friend Rebecca J. Lewis, FAIA, FACHA, CID, with its Lifetime Achievement Award—a recognition that perfectly […]
The 3 Types of Security in Rural Facilities
By Kelly Mortensen, CSI, CDT Project Manager Security is always a top priority in rural health facilities. And, while a close relationship with local and county emergency response services is a crucial first step, there are many ways security can be improved by the choices made in the design phase. When we design security features […]
The Hidden Design Behind Observational Care
By Rebecca J. Lewis, FAIA, FACHA, CID Principal, Director of Healthcare Design We’ve all done the small-talk shuffle. That walk from waiting area to exam room at our local clinic where we chat with the nurse about the weather, the kids, the upcoming weekend. But what most of us never realize is that, while we’re […]