Housing costs and surprise bills are squeezing pet owners, but in a recent survey, relatively few consumers said they would cut back on veterinary care.
News|Articles|October 30, 2009
Photo gallery: 8 great looks for your reception area (part 1)
Author(s)Mark R. Hafen, AIA
This photo tour gives you a look a eight reception areas and advice from veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA, about what key decisions you should make about your own.
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This photo from AAHA files shows how much veterinary hospital design has changed over the years. Photographed in the mid-1960s, this reception area features bare walls, uninviting seating, and poor lighting. “It's pretty obvious how severe the environment is,” says veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA. “The whole idea that there's a wall separating team members from clients is bizarre.”
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