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Please Don’t Call Me Retired

After 30+ years as a healthcare and senior living design knowledge expert, writer, and marketing consultant, I’ve decided to stop

September 18, 2026 5 Comments

Often people ask me if I’m an architect or a designer. Or they think I’m a researcher. But I’m none

June 30, 2026 13 Comments

International Women’s Day last Sunday reminded me how many remarkable women have shaped healthcare and senior living design. The story

March 13, 2026 4 Comments

Last week, I was presented with the Healthcare Facilities Symposium Founder’s Award for dedication and service to its ideals. And

September 29, 2023 4 Comments

I’ve known Paul Cleary since we met at a healthcare design event in 1998 when he was the general manager

April 14, 2023 2 Comments

Jane Rohde knew in the seventh grade that she wanted to be an architect. An art teacher saw potential in

July 30, 2021 4 Comments

Many years ago, as a young architect, Roger Leib grew tired of doing large-scale planning projects. So he pivoted to

March 5, 2021 3 Comments

Like many of the people I know in this industry, I first met Robin Guenther at the Healthcare Design Symposium

January 22, 2021 No Comments

I was so pleased several months ago when I learned that Phyllis Goetz had been named President of Kimball. Phyllis

December 20, 2019 1 Comment

I think I’ve been around long enough to recognize extraordinary healthcare interior design talent when I see it. And ever

September 20, 2019 1 Comment