A 24-hour non-profit emergency animal hospital.
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Architecture
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Civil Engineering
Land Use Planning
The DoveLewis Emergency and ICU animal hospital is the only 24-hour non-profit emergency animal hospital located in the northwest region of the United States. The original facility includes a reception/waiting room, eight exam rooms, an emergency room, an intensive care unit, a blood bank, and X-ray and radiology services.
The facility includes resources for dealing with pet loss and injury, as well as stray and wildlife care.
DESIGN DRIVERS
Design challenges included fitting all program needs into the tight constraints of the site and building as well as sound and smell isolation. These challenges were met by using gasket-style doors for sound and odor control, along with a mechanical air exchange rated at 14 air changes per hour to help isolate smells.
A recent remodel included an expansion of treatment facilities to the second floor of the existing building (approximately 12,000 SF), taking over what was general administration spaces, and adding exam rooms, another lobby, a medical service elevator, and special treatment and work areas.
The remodel also expanded or upgraded several existing rooms, including surgeries, the ICU, medical gas services, and the existing emergency entry lobby.
