Six ways to add more space.
In today's cost-conscious climate, hospitals frequently are finding it advantageous to expand an existing facility rather than erect a new one. A number of expansion alternatives are described herein, and the benefits and liabilities of each are delineated. Whatever construction alternative is chosen, the decision should be arrived at through a comprehensive consideration of the alternatives by all members of the building team--hospital, architect, and contractor.
D003657:Decision Making; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States