Using Biophilic Design in Your Medical Practice

As healthcare continues to evolve, medical practices are reevaluating the role their physical environment plays in the patient’s journey and experience. While clinical outcomes, technology, and staff training remain at the core of healthcare delivery, there’s growing recognition that how care is delivered, down to details like the architecture and atmosphere, can be crucial. That’s…

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What Makes a Front Desk Great?

Front Desk Design Considerations for Medical Facilities In any medical facility, the front desk serves as the first point of human interaction, the hub of patient flow, and the centerpiece of your brand experience. A great front desk must look good and be efficient. It must maintain patient privacy, enhance accessibility, and set the tone…

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How Waiting Room Design Impacts Patient Experience

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When patients walk into a medical facility, the waiting room is usually their first impression. This space sets the tone for their entire visit. The right waiting room design can calm nerves, reduce stress, and build trust. A poor design on the other hand may create unnecessary anxiety and frustration before patients even see a…

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Why Medical Practitioners Should Consider Redevelopment Over New Build Practices

When sourcing a healthcare facility site, it might seem building from the ground up is the best way to realize optimum efficiency, compliance, and patient experiences. While it’s hard to ignore the allure of building from the ground up, redevelopment of an existing facility tends to be a faster, more cost-effective approach that actually generates…

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Integrated Project Delivery in Healthcare: Benefits & Best Practices

Integrated project delivery (IPD) takes a collaborative approach in healthcare construction. It allows teams to make informed decisions based on expert input, not only in the early stages, but throughout the entire process. As a result, design-build companies like APEX can offer more value by breaking down silos that create barriers in the healthcare facility…

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Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Healthcare Development

Aesthetics and functionality in healthcare development is essential for facilities focused on superior patient and staff experiences. Beautiful spaces welcome patients making them feel safe and relaxed, while functional environments provide staff everything they need to work efficiently. The result is superior care with less friction in facility processes and increased satisfaction for both patients…

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Bruce Johnstone Discusses Profitable Dental Office Design

Apex Design Build’s own Director of Client Services Bruce Johnstone was invited to speak on the Bulletproof Dental Practice podcast about efficiency and profitability in dental office design. The ROI of Building Right In this edition of the Bulletproof Dental Practice podcast the hosts and their guest discuss how to incorporate dental clinic design elements…

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Creating a Therapeutic Environment

For a doctor or dentist, patient care should be at the center of every decision, and that means creating a therapeutic environment. Your office is more than a simple chair and routine medical equipment. It’s a place where patients can initiate the healing process. A patient may be anxious before or during their appointment. A…

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What Your Dentist Waiting Room Says About Your Practice

Many patients are anxious leading up to a dental procedure. It stands to reason that your dentist waiting room should be a place where patients can rest and alleviate some of that anxiety before they enter the treatment area. The waiting room showcases how well you pay attention to detail – and how much you…

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