Sustainability achievements come in many forms, from high-efficiency building systems to material ingredients—and, ultimately, the operation of the finished building. These two sustainable facilities—one new construction project, and one renovation and addition onto an existing building—are shining examples of what can be achieved with careful selection of materials, thoughtful building design, and a foundation for environmentally conscious operation.

Decision-makers at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center weren’t just looking to expand and renovate the New Jersey hospital—they wanted to revitalize the area and integrate the hospital into the surrounding community. Enter FCA, the architecture, design, and planning firm that led an 80,200-square-foot transformation that updated and expanded the hospital’s 11-acre campus.

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