Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados can have devastating consequences on buildings that are not properly secure. It is predicted that these extreme weather events will only increase over the years, so it is crucial that critical care facilities have the appropriate infrastructure in place so that patient care isn’t compromised.
Critical care facilities are required to operate every single day. While architecture in America is relatively new, most facilities need to be updated to meet current safety standards. It is essential that facilities managers work with design teams to schedule and plan for maintenance and renovations around these mission-critical activities.
Associate editor, Mackenna Moralez, recently spoke with Grant Warner, senior designer and principal at HKS and Brent Bartell, principal, Hart Gaugler + Associates about how creating resilient buildings begins in the designing phase.
In this video you’ll learn:
Optimizing evacuation processes: 0:30
Elevators for egress: 1:43
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