Behavioral Health

Heal safely

Spaces that balance safety and dignity

Behavioral health environments face urgent pressures—from rising demand to complex regulations and staffing challenges. We help clients navigate these realities with designs that protect safety, reduce stress, and uphold each person’s dignity while supporting efficient, team-centered care.

1 in 5

Adults affected by mental illness

2-3

x

Increased ED Wait Times

70 %

of patients need safe space

EXPERTS

Our Team

Experts who elevate behavioral care

portfolio

Care environments that prioritize safety

Experience spanning crisis care, inpatient units, and rapid renovations that improve patient flow and team operations.

Loudoun County Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center

This new facility expands access to urgent behavioral health care, easing pressure on emergency departments and providing a safe, timely alternative for individuals experiencing acute crises. The design responds to rising community needs with spaces that support calm, clarity, and connection.

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Maryland Recovery Center

A once-dated senior living facility is now a modern recovery environment supporting personalized treatment for addiction and wellness. Biophilic design, natural materials, and homelike comfort promote dignity and healing across every touchpoint.

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The Pulse

Exploring what strengthens behavioral health care

Ideas that support safer, calmer, more dignified environments.

A Spotlight on Stability in Times of Crisis

Andrew Bowers

Stop the Violence: Designing Safer Healthcare Spaces

Andrew Bowers

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Creating calming, stigma-free environments

Behavioral health spaces must reduce stress, support autonomy, and communicate care. We use biophilic design, soothing palettes, and artwork selected for safety to help patients feel grounded. Providing choice—such as lighting controls or flexible furnishings—can restore a sense of control during moments of crisis. Whether for short-stay crisis care or longer inpatient recovery, our designs promote comfort and dignity while supporting therapeutic goals.

SAFETY

Designing for patient and staff protection

Safety is the foundation of every behavioral health environment. Our teams help clients interpret evolving regulations and apply them in ways that work operationally, not just on paper. We design to minimize risks through fixture and material selections and integrate layouts that support staff awareness without feeling institutional. These details help reduce incidents, support team workflows, and create environments that feel secure yet respectful.

Inova Fairfax Behavioral Health Unit Renovation - Common Area Observation

Balancing privacy with essential supervision

Effective behavioral health design requires a careful balance of privacy and visibility. We work with care teams to tailor environments that support safety, reduce stress, and promote healing.

Open team stations that encourage interaction and improve staff awareness
Treatment-mall configurations that create structured, therapeutic daily routines
Clear sightlines and zoning that support consistent rounding and predictable care

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Behavioral Health

Spaces that balance safety and dignity

1 in 5

2-3

x

70

%

Our Team

Amanda Ripley

Andrew Bowers

Marie Sheehan

Miguel Pascale

Care environments that prioritize safety

Loudoun County Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center

Maryland Recovery Center

Exploring what strengthens behavioral health care

A Spotlight on Stability in Times of Crisis

Andrew Bowers

Stop the Violence: Designing Safer Healthcare Spaces

Andrew Bowers

Creating calming, stigma-free environments

Designing for patient and staff protection

Balancing privacy with essential supervision

Let’s better support vulnerable patients.