Released on: August 27, 2008, 8:10 am

Press Release Author: MMI ASSOCIATES, INC.

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: Fred Wolters Discusses The Basics Of Design For Healthcare
Facilities

Press Release Body: RALEIGH, N.C. - Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC
pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the
Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on healthcare design. In this
podcast, Fred Wolters, architect and healthcare leader for the firm, discusses the
importance of designing healthcare facilities that are flexible, adaptable and
timeless in order to accommodate the long lifespan of healthcare facilities and the
rapid development of healthcare technology. He addresses the role of design in the
overall healthcare system and what design can and cannot do. Wolters examines what
is being called a healthcare crisis because of the increased number of aging
patients as well as how hospital design is addressing sustainability concerns. This
podcast is available for download at www.bjac.com/podcasts.

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News Facts:
. Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the
largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the
release of a podcast on healthcare design.
. In this podcast, Fred Wolters, architect and healthcare leader for the firm,
discusses the importance of designing healthcare facilities that are flexible,
adaptable and timeless in order to accommodate the long lifespan of healthcare
facilities and the rapid advance of healthcare technology.
. He addresses the role of design in the overall healthcare system and what design
can and cannot do.
. Wolters examines what is being called a healthcare crisis because of the increased
number of aging patients as well as how hospital design is addressing sustainability
concerns.
. This podcast is available for download at www.bjac.com/podcasts.

Quotes:
"Designing healthcare facilities requires attention to detail, big picture thinking
and the ability to build not just for your own time but for subsequent generations,
as well," said Jurkowski. "Right now there is a lot of change happening in the
healthcare arena and we are honored for the opportunity to use architectural design
to help address those changes."

About BJAC:
BJAC pa, is one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the
Southeast. Established in 1994 by CEO and Managing Principal Lou Jurkowski, the firm
specializes in healthcare, K-20 education, research, municipal and museum projects.
BJAC provides a broad range of in-depth services to its clients, including
pre-design, programming, design, master planning, construction management, interior
design, contract administration and design build. With offices in Raleigh and
Charlotte, the firm has completed more than 500 projects to date, ranging in size
from less than 5,000 to more than 400,000 sq. ft. For more information, please call
BJAC at (919) 833-8818 or visit www.bjac.com.

Keywords:
BJAC, Lou Jurkowski, Fred Wolters, collaborative process, participatory design
process, educational facilities, architecture, design, design firm, woman-owned
business, interior design, healthcare, K-20 education, research, municipal, museum,
pre-design, programming, master planning, FF&E, construction management, contract
administration, recycling, environmentally friendly design, healthcare design

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC

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