Health Sciences Innovation Building

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The 230,000-square-foot building\nencourages public and private health professions, engineering, and information\nsystems to participate in research endeavors that seek to improve health care\noutcomes throughout the state and well beyond. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"To connect the LEED Gold-certified building with the wider campus\u2019\nmasonry brick aesthetic, the team employed terracotta as a dynamic alternative\nthat can be extruded and manipulated. Its form takes its cues from the native\nsaguaro cactus in its shading, while the twisting facade shapes a dynamic\ninterplay of light and shadow that lends a sense of movement. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Inside, a series of flexible and adaptable spaces promote wellness\nand engagement among the university\u2019s diverse students, staff, faculty, and\nindustry partners. The array of program spaces distributed across the building vary\nin scale but are linked by stairs that prompt activity and interaction. In\naddition, the stairs form a continuous path that winds through the building,\nsurrounded by open lounges and study spaces on each floor. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"The\nstairs that unite the various spaces of this building symbolize the unity of\nthe varied populations who share it.\u201d \u2013 Jury comment "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"To achieve the university\u2019s desired level of flexibility, the team\neliminated vertical building infrastructure from the nine-story steel-framed loft,\nestablishing a 90-foot-wide, column-free space that spans the length of the\nbuilding on all floors. Doing so created volume for the cutting-edge health\nsciences education environments that are augmented by technology-enriched,\nteam-based learning spaces that suit interprofessional learning studios. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"One such space is the building\u2019s Simulation Deck, which\nreconceptualizes health care environments in a black box theater inspired by\nHollywood sound stages. The space is the heart of the Arizona Simulation and\nTechnology and Education Center, the most advanced simulation program in the\ncountry and an important training center for the military and other\nprofessionals. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Since opening, the Health Sciences Innovation Building has transformed\nhealth sciences through visibility and community accessibility. Its\nground-floor forum space has been continuously occupied by members of the\nuniversity community who attend lectures, performances, and other events. "]]]]},"title":"Project Highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. 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"]],[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons\nlearned to the profession,."]],[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned to the public."]],[[0,[],0,"Publish\nlessons learned from design, construction, and\/or occupancy.\u200b"]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Disclaimer"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"This information is being provided as a convenience and has been prepared by third parties. It is provided for informational purposes only. Providing this material does not constitute an endorsement or approval by AIA of any of the information. AIA bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of this information. Please use at your own discretion."]]]]},"title":"Framework for Design Excellence"}]