Should existing equipment be used in the new animal shelter? The short answer is, “It depends.” There are many factors to consider when deci

We are often asked by new prospects, “what makes you different/better from other design or architecture firms?” Here are five of our favorit

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Here is our list of the 10 most important factors to consider when designing a new animal shelter.

Consider a few factors and questions when selecting a property for animal care: price, size, location/zoning, and existing land improvements

The decision between selecting manufactured animal enclosures or contractor-built animal enclosures is a big decision

The top four building problems in animal shelters and vet hospitals include humidity, plumbing, layout, and finishes.

Engineering is the most important aspect of any animal care facility. This facility type has complex requirements that are completely unique

Designing and building an animal care facility, like an animal shelter or veterinary hospital, is a complex process.

One of the biggest problems we have found in our years of work is that existing animal care facilities typically have noise issues.

“Should I lease or buy for my new animal care space?” This can be a tough question! There are advantages and disadvantages to both options.

One of the first questions clients ask us when discussing their animal shelter or veterinary clinic is “How much will this project cost?”

Public perception has a significant impact on the success of an animal shelter.

There are a couple of strategies the building engineers at Design Learned leverage when designing a building with species separation in mind

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Our clients and prospective clients ask us, "Who should I hire first?" The building process is complex, and that's a fair question!

Many people do not realize the lasting impacts of engineering decisions on their animal care facility.

Animal shelters are notorious for being very loud and stressful.

Many aspects of building design have changed drastically in the past 50 years, particularly for animal shelters and rescues.