Dan Chapel, AIA, NCARB

We wondered, are there some significant pros and cons in showing pet owners more of what you do in your veterinary hospitals treatment and surgery space?

'You'll be going down a horrible acoustic road,' veterinary architect says.

Beautiful building, right? But we're not sure how profitable it was. Plus, the hygiene in that place is questionabletoo many visitors, not enough surgical suites. Oh, wait, we're talking the overbuilt veterinary hospital Taj Mahal. Don't worry. Here are four ways to avoid that.

Whether it's a new build or a remodeling project, this veterinary architect suggests that you focus on a warm, welcoming atmosphere, inside and out.

Putting some plants around the clinic? Make sure they'll stand up to being trampled and peed on.

Brick used to be all the rage, but this architect says there are many great options now.