Modular and Prefabricated Design, Part II: The New Mainstream for Health Systems
In a recent HCO News feature, Patrick McCurdy and Jaron Ricketts explore how modular and prefabricated construction is becoming a mainstream strategy...
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Goals change; countertops fabricated from imported granite and showers lined with sprays that endlessly shoot water from head to toe are no longer at the top of all homeowners’ wish lists. Sustainable features are the latest trend to attract buyers. Houses marketed with low-flow toilets and showerheads, multipane windows, electric charging stations, and kitchen countertops made from locally quarried stone are what makes today’s home shoppers swoon.
According to the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® Sustainability Resource Guide, 61% of surveyed members said their clients are interested in sustainability and want more of these features in their homes—and it’s not just millennials requesting them. Almost every age group wants to save money, pare energy and water consumption, and remove toxins from the air they breathe. “Reducing utility bills is often the driver, but many also want to do the right thing,” says architect Tony Schmitz, sustainability director at Hoefer Welker, based in Leawood, Kan.
The Outpatient Revolution: Why Demand for Flexible Facilities Continues to Grow
In a recent HCO News feature, Patrick McCurdy and Travis Leissner explore how healthcare delivery is rapidly evolving toward accessible, efficient...
'A transformative catalyst:' Developers unveil $208M apartment high-rise plan west of Kauffman Center
Hoefer Welker is serving as architect for a proposed 33-story residential high-rise at 16th and Broadway in downtown Kansas City. Developed by EPC...