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How to Make an Animal Shelter Safe and Secure

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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How to Increase Building Flexibility Within an Animal Shelter

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Feb 22, 20233 min read

How to Increase Building Flexibility Within an Animal Shelter

Flexibility is the key to increasing an animal shelter’s longevity. The Design Learned building experts leverage two critical areas of flexi

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How to Create a Better Environment for Staff

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Jan 24, 20232 min read

How to Create a Better Environment for Staff

Animal shelters and boarding kennels can be very stressful environments, not just for the animals in them, but also for staff who work in th

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Building Buildings is as Simple as 1, 2, 3, 4

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Dec 15, 20223 min read

Building Buildings is as Simple as 1, 2, 3, 4

One of the most common questions we get from clients is “where do we start?” Our answer is “with us!”. We can assist you with anything from

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3 Reasons Why Building Layout is Important

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Nov 29, 20223 min read

3 Reasons Why Building Layout is Important

A building’s layout is important no matter the industry. Building layout affects operational practices as well as overall efficiency. For a

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Debunking Two Myths About Building Size and Budget Scope

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Oct 28, 20222 min read

Debunking Two Myths About Building Size and Budget Scope

We can provide engineering and design services for any size building, and we can determine the services that fit best for each budget.

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Address Odor, Disease, and Noise Issues in an Animal Care Facility

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Sep 28, 20223 min read

Address Odor, Disease, and Noise Issues in an Animal Care Facility

Did you know that many of the odor, disease, and noise problems in an animal care facility can be addressed with mechanical engineering solu

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How to Fundraise for an Animal Shelter Building

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Aug 26, 20223 min read

How to Fundraise for an Animal Shelter Building

Do you have an animal shelter building project coming up? Are you unsure where to start? Are you uncertain of how to fundraise?

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Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Aug 1, 20222 min read

Building Size and Project Scope

Our team of animal care design experts and engineers is here to support our clients across the spectrum of animal care facilities.

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Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Jun 24, 20223 min read

Six Phases of Animal Facility Design

How to design a vet clinic or animal shelter When designing a new vet clinic or animal shelter, there is a general process that every...

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Interior Finishes for Your Animal Care Facility

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Jun 1, 20224 min read

Interior Finishes for Your Animal Care Facility

Did you know that improper interior finishes can lead to mold and rot? They can even affect animals through the spread of disease and odor.

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11 Building Design Experts to Work on Your Upcoming Project

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

May 2, 20224 min read

11 Building Design Experts to Work on Your Upcoming Project

Every animal care project from animal shelter to veterinary clinic to doggy daycare requires an experienced building design team.

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8 Questions to Ask Yourself about a Potential Property

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Apr 4, 20222 min read

8 Questions to Ask Yourself about a Potential Property

What do I look for in a potential building location? It is difficult to know where to start when you are looking for a location for your...

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Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Mar 1, 20222 min read

How to Engineer Animal Shelters in 2022

Are you looking to build and renovate an animal shelter this year? The DLI has specific advice to consider regarding the health & safety...

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Pre-Construction Design Services for the Franklin County Humane Society

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Feb 1, 20222 min read

Pre-Construction Design Services for the Franklin County Humane Society

The Franklin County Humane Society is an excellent example of a project that the DLI delivered design services over the past several years.

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Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Jan 4, 20223 min read

Lease a Space or Buy a Facility

Should I lease a space or buy a facility Have you ever wondered whether it is a better idea to lease a space or buy a facility for your...

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Retrofit an Existing Building or Build a New Facility?

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Dec 7, 20213 min read

Retrofit an Existing Building or Build a New Facility?

Is it better to build a new facility or retrofit an existing building? "Is it better to build a new facility or retrofit an existing...

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How to Design Animal Hospitals with Fire Safety

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Nov 1, 20213 min read

How to Design Animal Hospitals with Fire Safety

Fires are a dangerous problem for animal care facilities. There have been multiple instances of fires in animal care facilities in recent m

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4 Key Aspects to the Plumbing System of a Veterinary Hospital or Animal Shelter

Hannah Skidmore, MBA

Oct 11, 20213 min read

4 Key Aspects to the Plumbing System of a Veterinary Hospital or Animal Shelter

How to Design a Plumbing System for an Animal Care Facility Designing a plumbing system for an animal care facility, like a veterinary clini

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matthewmattson

Sep 15, 20214 min read

The Susquehanna SPCA Project Completion

Design Learned is Proud to Announce our Recently Completed Project! Our most recent project to be completed is the Susquehanna SPCA...

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