Heather E. Lewis, AIA, NCARB, AAA

Slips, trips, and falls are major hazards in veterinary practices, where wet floors and bustling activity are everyday challenges

Like all models of veterinary medicine, low-cost care clinics must be designed with finesse

How veterinary practices can up their game on lobby and public area design

Quality workspaces attract and retain staff

Maximize profit and minimize hassle by viewing your practice through an investor’s eyes

Functional and healthy facilities dramatically improve clinical outcomes

Learn the 3 principles that drive money-making practices

Break down the barriers of the past and take these design suggestions into consideration to create a more inclusive, community-oriented environment for your staff, clients, and patients

Your veterinary practice may not be cluttered (or maybe it is), but that doesn’t mean it’s organized. Take these tips and make your space more efficient, attractive and tranquil.

Space to work, quiet to heal, more light: A tribute to my dog's stay in a veterinary emergency clinic.

Every house, and every veterinary hospital, accumulates too much stuff. Join me as I offer the best tips Ive seen practice team members put in place to store things where everyone can find them and get rid of the things you dont need.

Say bye to the junk. Declutter your practice. Spark joy in part one of this series that will help you learn that a streamlined practice is an efficient one!

Ever wonder what animal hospitals look like in different parts of the world? Animal practice and shelter architect Heather E. Lewis gives the scoop.

Where nothing says sexy like durability and cost-effectiveness.

Fear Free facility standards can improve the relationship between pets and your veterinary practice, whether youre looking to build, renovate or make some anxiety-reducing updates.

These rooms can be used for more than saying goodbye to veterinary patients. They make great spaces for a variety of appointment types, provided theyre outfitted appropriately.

Assessing veterinary patients doesn't have to mean taking them into a 'scary' exam room.

Many a veterinary practice owner has gotten bogged down and overwhelmed obsessing over every tiny little detail of every surface of every room of their new hospital. But you cant go wrong thinking about these two things.

Keeping your veterinary hospital tidy and welcoming is easier (and cheaper) than you think.

Patients' perceptions are vastly different from our ownan important consideration when building a hospital.

Help your veterinary construction project stay on point and on budget with this critical assistant.

Advice from an equine trainer helps me envision positive outcomes and gives me confidence in difficult moments.

Cutting down on waste is possible for anyone, including veterinary professionals. Here are some quick changes you can make to reduce the impact at your practice.

Here are four ways to be really happy with the person overseeing the subcontractors and job-site workers who are building your dream veterinary hospital.

Listen to how veterinary architect Heather Lewis thinks the approach is reformulating facility design.

... or it will be if this dvm360 reader gets the electric radiant flooring she wants. Veterinary architect and Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference educator Heather Lewis, AIA, tells her whether it's a good idea.

If the plan is too crazy or expensive, your architect will rein you in!

The dream-into-reality moment of your veterinary design project explained.

Thinking of adding a separate dental area to your veterinary clinic? Youll want to incorporate these tips into your design.

As veterinary hospitals get more creative in design and look less like hospitals, its still important to use easy-to-clean finishes. Follow these tips from Heather Lewis, our favorite neat freak.