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A Place to Call Home Innovations in Affordable Housing Everyone deserves a place to call home. Finding that place, however, is becoming increasingly difficult. The common rule of thumb is that housing and utilities should cost no more than 30% of a resident’s income to qualify as affordable. In communities across the nation, options for affordable housing are in short

Considerations for Wood Framing in Healthcare Buildings by Laura McLeod, AIA The purpose of this white paper is to outline key design considerations for an I-2 Occupancy building using Type VA construction, and discuss when this type of construction can be considered. The content of this paper is primarily based on experience and lessons learned through the design of an

Healing the Mind as well as the Body Integrated behavioral healthcare for treating the whole person A holistic view of wellness encompasses mind and body. Healthcare practitioners today understand that the mind/body connection is profound, and that the health of one system can impact all others. However, while challenges to healthcare access exist across the continuum of care, barriers to

Guilford County & Sandhills Behavioral Health Center Realizing that a viable solution to this complex problem would require an innovative approach, a small group of passionate people from different institutions in Greensboro, NC came together to propose a new plan. Three entities - Cone Health, Guilford County, and Sandhills Center - formed a unique partnership dedicated to expanding behavioral healthcare

Movement of Change Movement School Movement Mortgage has never been particularly interested in playing by everybody else’s rules. Founded in South Carolina in 2008 at the height of the financial crisis, the company decided from the beginning to do things differently, and to put people first. The company’s mission, “We exist to love and value people by leading a Movement

Modern Minds MUSC Brain Health Where do we go when we need to relax, recharge, and quiet our busy minds? For some, it may be the comforts of home we crave - a soft couch, a private space, and an environment we can control. For others, it might be a spa - serenity, soft colors, and gentle light. Some may

Centene East Coast Headquarters This new East Coast headquarters for Centene, a pioneering, multi-national health care enterprise, preserves the site’s natural beauty and advances the client’s mission to transform the health of our community. Located on a desirable 80-acre site in Uptown Charlotte’s University Research Park, the new campus paves the way for the next generation of offices focused on top-tier

The Heart of a Community North Ridge Elementary School A school is an integral part of its community. This is particularly true for elementary schools, which bring together not only students and staff but also a small army of parents, volunteers, and siblings whose daily rhythms harmonize with the school day. School pick-up and drop-off in a tightly knit community

Old Buildings, New Stories Grace Church: Greer Campus & Anderson Campus Grace Church, a fast-growing congregation in the Greenville, SC area, has 10 locations operating with hybrid model that allows for both unity and individuality. Each campus has its own pastor but shares resources across all locations; a taped sermon is broadcast weekly at all locations in conjunction with live