Advice for Medical Office Floor Plan Design in Tenant Buildings

Sean O'Hara — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:46:31 +0000

Medical offices present a few interesting design challenges when they are being place in tenant finish buildings. Dental and doctor offices that do not provide 24 hour care are a business occupancy but there are additional design considerations.

The use generally requires a fully accessible building. This can be an issue for older buildings that may need to be retrofitted.Space must be found on an accessible route.
In many jurisdictions the parking requirements can be higher. If the building was planned with a lower density use, the adequacy of parking may need to be addressed with the zoning department. There may also need to be adjustments to the number of handicapped parking spaces.
Hazardous materials must be accounted for like oxygen and nitrous. These will generally need to be stored in rooms with venting to the outside and fire ratings.
Lighting, mechanical and power needs are generally greater than a standard office. Existing systems may need to upgraded and additional space allotted.
Careful attention must be given to sound attenuation and privacy both for patient comfort and to meet HIPAA regulations.
Surfaces and casework need to be more carefully thought out for cleaning and function.

Originally posted 2009-09-23 11:29:02.

Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Medical Office Buildings

Dean Dalvit — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:28 +0000

In another assessment in a series of articles: How much does it cost to build a medical office building? It is well known that Medical Office Buildings are very expensive per square foot due to the integrated systems required in the buildings. Below is a chart from RSMeans construction cost data that illustrates the cost per square foot for new construction sorted by region from the most expensive to the least expensive.

price per square foot construction cost for medical office building

The chart shows a significant spread in cost per square foot by geographic location - as much as 74% increase from the lowest (Winston-Salem) to the highest (New York). The average cost per square foot hovers around $220 per square foot. These buildings can also vary significantly depending on the specific uses and the technologies employed within the offices. For more specific information regarding the cost of an individual medical office building to suit your requirements, please contact us here at EVstudio and we can help to scope the parameters that make your project work.

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Advice for Medical Office Floor Plan Design in Tenant Buildings

Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Medical Office Buildings