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We are often asked by new prospects, “what makes you different/better from other design or architecture firms?” Here are five of our favorit
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Sep 252 min read
Which Building Option Is Right for You: Pre-Engineered or Ground Up?
Two Types of Buildings Folks often ask the Design Learned team questions about the different types of buildings that can be constructed....
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Aug 83 min read
4 Ways to Address Disease in Animal Care Facilities
There are many different types of disease, both bacterial and viral, and there are so many ways diseases can spread and negatively impact an
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Jul 302 min read
10 Factors to Consider When Designing a New Shelter
Here is our list of the 10 most important factors to consider when designing a new animal shelter.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Jun 172 min read
How Do I Select a Property for My New Animal Shelter or Veterinary Hospital?
Consider a few factors and questions when selecting a property for animal care: price, size, location/zoning, and existing land improvements
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Jun 32 min read
Manufactured Animal Enclosures Vs. Contractor Built Enclosures
The decision between selecting manufactured animal enclosures or contractor-built animal enclosures is a big decision
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
May 13 min read
Top 4 Building Problems in Animal Shelters & Vet Hospitals
The top four building problems in animal shelters and vet hospitals include humidity, plumbing, layout, and finishes.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Mar 291 min read
Engineering Considerations for Animal Care Facilities
Engineering is the most important aspect of any animal care facility. This facility type has complex requirements that are completely unique
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Mar 11 min read
How to Design an Animal Care Facility
Designing and building an animal care facility, like an animal shelter or veterinary hospital, is a complex process.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Jan 303 min read
Are You Tired of All the Noise at Your Veterinary Hospital?
One of the biggest problems we have found in our years of work is that existing animal care facilities typically have noise issues.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Should I lease or buy for my new animal care space?
“Should I lease or buy for my new animal care space?” This can be a tough question! There are advantages and disadvantages to both options.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Nov 30, 20232 min read
How to Create a Preliminary Budget for a Construction Project
One of the first questions clients ask us when discussing their animal shelter or veterinary clinic is “How much will this project cost?”
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Oct 31, 20233 min read
How to Improve the Public Perception of Your Animal Shelter
Public perception has a significant impact on the success of an animal shelter.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Sep 18, 20233 min read
How to Design an Animal Shelter with Species Separation
There are a couple of strategies the building engineers at Design Learned leverage when designing a building with species separation in mind
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Aug 30, 20233 min read
How to Design Outdoor Dog Areas for your Boarding and Daycare Facilities
Outdoor play areas are an invaluable amenity for boarding kennels and daycare. Here are six questions to consider your outdoor space.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Hiring Considerations for an Animal Care Building Project
Our clients and prospective clients ask us, "Who should I hire first?" The building process is complex, and that's a fair question!
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Jun 29, 20232 min read
4 Ways Engineering Can Improve Your Animal Care Facility
Many people do not realize the lasting impacts of engineering decisions on their animal care facility.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
May 30, 20232 min read
Changes in Noise Control for Animal Care Facilities
Animal shelters are notorious for being very loud and stressful.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Apr 26, 20233 min read
New Fresh Air and Ventilation Recommendations in Animal Facilities
Many aspects of building design have changed drastically in the past 50 years, particularly for animal shelters and rescues.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
Mar 28, 20232 min read
How to Make an Animal Shelter Safe and Secure
Animal security and safety are paramount in animal shelters and rescue facilities. Animals must be safe within the facility...
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