The winners for the Small Hospital, Big Idea Competition are Aditazz and Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch/ Perkins+Will (M+NLB). According to the Kaiser Permanente (KP) website, the winners were chosen for designs that: Create spaces to inspire human-to-human connection and collaboration Include civic spaces that blur the boundaries between the community and the traditional hospital setting Bring nature … Continue reading Winners: Kaiser Permanente Small Hospital, Big Idea Competition
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Healthcare Architect Certification by the American College of Healthcare Architects
In response to the 12th day of the April Platform Challenge, here's my post on getting Healthcare Architect Certification. I guess my big question is, how do you manage your professional and personal goals with the time we are given?
Healthcare Architect Certification by the American College of Healthcare Architects
What is a specialty certification worth? I have my LEED AP, I will be a licensed architect, and I'm considering getting a specification designation such as a CSP (Certified Specification Practitioner). I'm all for studying to take the exams to get my credentials, the problem is maintaining my credentials with Continuing Education (CE). As I … Continue reading Healthcare Architect Certification by the American College of Healthcare Architects
Top 9 LinkedIn Tips for Professionals (Like Architects)
I first started my LinkedIn account in 2008, when I was afraid that my job would expire in the economic downturn. I've seen LinkedIn grow and change over the last four years, in some good and some bad ways. Sunday's April Platform Challenge involved setting up a LinkedIn profile. Reading the comments, I realized that … Continue reading Top 9 LinkedIn Tips for Professionals (Like Architects)
Event: Angelwalk Theatre’s I Love You Because
My friend and I went to see Angelwalk Theatre's production of I Love You Because (ILYB), at Toronto's Centre for the Arts. I subscribe to the theatre's newsletter because I know Artistic Producer Brian Goldenberg from my time playing flute at our arts high school, however I haven't been able to attend any productions until now. I … Continue reading Event: Angelwalk Theatre’s I Love You Because
April Platform Challenge: Days 5, 6 and 7 – Catching Up
Its been a busy weekend so of course doing the April Platform Challenge has been difficult. Thankfully the last few challenges have been pretty straight-forward, so I've combined them into 1 post. Day 5's Challenge: For today's task, create a blog. You can use Blogger, WordPress, orTumblr. In fact, you can use another blogging platform if you … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Days 5, 6 and 7 – Catching Up
April Platform Challenge: Day 4 – Tweet-l-Dee
As you've read, I'm going to see how far I can make it with Robert Lee Brewer's April Platform Challenge. This will be tough: a full-time job, no computer at work because I'll be on site for the next month doing deficiency reviews, a course with an assignment due and an exam this month, plus … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Day 4 – Tweet-l-Dee
April Platform Challenge: Day 3 – Facebook Timeline
As you've read, I'm going to see how far I can make it with Robert Lee Brewer's April Platform Challenge. This will be tough: a full-time job, no computer at work because I'll be on site for the next month doing deficiency reviews, a course with an assignment due and an exam this month, plus … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Day 3 – Facebook Timeline
April Platform Challenge: Day 2 – Know Thy Goals
As you've read, I'm going to see how far I can make it with Robert Lee Brewer's April Platform Challenge. This will be tough: a full-time job, no computer at work because I'll be on site for the next month doing deficiency reviews, a course with an assignment due and an exam this month, plus … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Day 2 – Know Thy Goals
April Platform Challenge: Day 1 – Know Thyself
I'm going to see how far I can make it with Robert Lee Brewer's April Platform Challenge. This will be tough: a full-time job, no computer at work because I'll be on site for the next month doing deficiency reviews, a course with an assignment due and an exam this month, plus easter. Today's Challenge: … Continue reading April Platform Challenge: Day 1 – Know Thyself
Why I couldn’t re-read Harry Potter
Two months ago, I decided to re-read the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling. I borrowed the entire series the first time I read it, (one long weekend in august I read the first 4 books, then I waited until my friends owned the next three) so none of the copies were my own. An … Continue reading Why I couldn’t re-read Harry Potter
Update – Kaiser Permanente Competition: Small Hospital, Big Idea – Finalists
Winners announced! Friday March 23rd. Check out their designs here! Tell me what you think of them!
Comment on USGBC 2012
If you are a member of the USGBC you can vote and comment on LEED 2012 revisions until March 20th.If you are like me, not from the US, you can still review and comment on the drafts, and you can even use the #LEED2012 Twitter Hashtag to have your say there. There will be a … Continue reading Comment on USGBC 2012
Book Review: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
No quote this week because I just can't bring myself to potentially ruin the first 2 books if you haven't read them yet. (You really should read them. In order.) While this particular book starts a bit slower (new characters in a new setting take a bit of additional world-building) the book is well worth … Continue reading Book Review: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Yoga and Depression
I enjoy Yoga. I often look up poses, and I find articles like "10 Yoga Poses to Fight Depression and Anxiety" fascinating. Yoga is one of those practices that helps you recognize what your body and mind needs physically, and most instructors patiently guide their students through the movements. The other day, I came across … Continue reading Yoga and Depression
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