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All-In DesignEpisode #38 - Interview with Ansley Potter & Molly MooreIn this episode of All-In Design, we interview Ansley Potter and Molly Moore from McMillan Pazdan Smith. This is our first episode with two guests and the first time recording from Huntsville, AL. Those that know Ansley and Molly will not be surprised at how wide ranging this discussion gets, with the guests asking as many questions (if not more) than the hosts. It's a fun and lively episode, so check it out!2025-08-011h 16

Advancing HealthArchitecting Care: A Cancer Journey Intersects with a Breast Center’s DesignHow do you design a health care space that truly prioritizes patient experience? In this conversation, Sara Robinson, senior associate healthcare architect at McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, and Jamie Feinour, vice president of operations at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and president of Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital, discuss how patient-centered design and innovative architecture come together to create spaces of healing for patients and providers, and how Sara's personal cancer journey impacted the design for Novant Health's Breast Center.2025-03-1718 min

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0Episode 59, Part 1, Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith ArchitectureOn part 1 of today’s episode Cheryl interviews Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. Cheryl says, “The most fascinating piece of part 1 in today’s interview is learning all the details of how and when the work of these two highly specialized professionals intersects within the same healthcare projects. How do these two women, with very different objectives and goals within a complex healthcare project, work together to ensure the project is smooth and inclusive of everyone’s perspective?” This and s...2023-09-1226 min

Healthcare Interior Design 2.0Episode 59, Part 2, Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith ArchitectureOn part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her conversation with Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. In part 2 Minta and Erika flush out all the juicy details of their work on their favorite projects both together and separately and what made those projects so special to each of them. This and so much more about what’s happening in healthcare design today on part 2 of today’s episode of the Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast! Learn more about...2023-09-1231 min

Careers ExplainedProject Architect at Hacker - Caitlin Ranson's Experience In this episode, Caitlin Ranson describes her career path and current role. She received his bachelor's degree from Davidson College in Studio Art and her Master's in Architecture from Clemson University. Her previous work experience includes working as a Marketing Director for William Rawn Associates, Architects, and as a Designer for McMillan Pazdan Smith. She is currently a Project Architect at Hacker. We discuss: Her Current Role 0:39: Overview of what she does as a Project Architect 2:23: Examples of types of projects she works on 3:59: The typical...2023-08-2122 min

BUILDINGS PodcastWhat’s on the Horizon for Healthcare FacilitiesThe healthcare industry is in a season of rapid change. What do healthcare facility teams need to know? Join BUILDINGS editor in chief Janelle Penny and Minta Ferguson of McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture to explore what healthcare facilities staffs can expect in the coming years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support 2022-11-1415 min

Success in South CarolinaSuccess in SC #13: Cary Perkins challenges us to pursue excellence in work, in play, and in all parts of our lives.Cary Perkins, successful architect and Director of Design Engagement at McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture speaks about the challenges of being a female in a male-dominated industry. She talks about career change and how to bring the strengths of your past into a new career. She also challenges us to pursue excellence in our work, our play, and in all aspects of our lives.-------------------Follow Success in SC atWebsite: https://successinsc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinscFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinscInstagram...2022-11-0945 min

Ideas Shaping HealthcareExperiential Healthcare Design TipsExperienced healthcare interior designers understand and are sensitive to the ways the physical environment influences moods, emotions, and behavior. In this episode, Minta talks with Erika Hill, a designer with almost 30 years of experience working with healthcare facilities. Erika approaches healthcare design as a holistic and collaborative process. Listen to the lessons learned and insights shared that can help any client positively impact the experience of their facility for patients and staff.2022-08-0929 min

The Future of K-12 Education, brought to you by McMillan Pazdan SmithWhat's Your Plan And Why? Creating Data-Driven Facility Plans That WorkMinta Ferguson is the Director of Planning for McMillan Pazdan Smith Advisors, a division that creates customized, data-driven facility plans that guide construction and renovation projects. How does a team create the best educational environments using data? Join us for this discussion on how data-driven planning can be a valuable resource for determining financial feasibility, optimizing a building's use, efficiency, and more. Have a specific question for Minta's Advisors? Contact Us and we'll connect you with the team. 2022-05-0329 min

Ideas Shaping HealthcareCarbon Neutrality Considerations for Healthcare FacilitiesWhat can hospitals do now to be well positioned for continued success in reaching carbon neutrality? Greg Hudson and Michael Scruggs from RMF Engineering join Minta in the studio to discuss tips and best practices for this long-term initiative. 2022-04-1938 min

Ideas Shaping HealthcareAmbulatory Surgery Centers: Tactics for SuccessThe recent growth of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, coupled with an updated “approved procedures list,” and focus on patient experience, fuels changes in their design and operation. In this episode, Minta interviews Michelle Fortune, CEO of St. Luke’s Hospital, a critical access hospital in North Carolina. Fortune has an extensive history in the successful implementation and operation of ASC’s; join us as we explore the benefits, considerations, and strategies behind successful ACS’s. Want to suggest a future guest or topic? Contact the show. 2022-04-0534 min

Ideas Shaping HealthcareModern Trends and Challenges of Nursing EducationThe nursing profession is fast-paced, multi-faceted, and can be adrenaline-driven. Minta hosts Leslie Ravan, Senior Lecturer at Clemson University's School of Nursing, for a discussion on modern nursing education programs. As a practicing nurse for over 17 years, Ravan is also a certified nursing simulation educator. She teaches nursing students critical thinking skills through web-enhanced training and her main area of focus is creating blended methods for best practice in delivering a simulated nursing education. This conversation covers how nursing education is evolving. Advancements in technology are enhancing the human interaction and mentorship components that nursing programs still r...2022-02-2228 min

Ideas Shaping HealthcareBridging the Gap Between Construction, Technology, and Clinical OperationsIn this episode, host Minta Ferguson talks with Ali Hobbs, Project Manager for CBRE's Facility Activations Solutions Team. We're always interested in new healthcare technology tools for facility activation and planning. The tech addressed here actually emerged during COVID and is on the forefront of forging the way to help healthcare facilities be more successful in the future. Thanks for joining us! Have a question about something you heard in this episode, or a suggestion for a future show? Contact Us. 2022-02-0126 min

Ideas Shaping HealthcareBehavioral Health and Its Integration Into Primary Care and Telehealth ServicesThe Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already severe mental health crisis in the US. Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation in January of 2021 showed the behavioral health clinicians can only meet 27% of the mental health needs across the country. While the shortage of medical professionals is not limited to this field, no other specialty has such a huge supply/demand imbalance as behavioral health. In this episode, host Minta Ferguson speaks with Martha Whitecotton, Senior VP of Atrium Health's Behavioral Health Services. Ms. Whitecotton shares innovative and forward-thinking ways of integrating behavioral health into primary care and telehealth services. 2021-12-2025 min

Ideas Shaping HealthcareWhen Vertical Expansion is the Winning ChoiceWhen the hospital C-suite or Facility Managers look at their master plan or a feasibility study, they sometimes wonder, "can we go vertical somewhere?" It's a decision that, when done the right way for the right reasons, can have excellent patient and community benefits--as well as being a smart long-term investment. In this episode, Minta Ferguson, AIA, Director of Planning for McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture talks with guest Deon Lewis, Executive Director of CaroMont Health and Lisa Yagla, AIA, Associate Architect about how an aligned team can use some creative ways to design for flexibility and prepare for the...2021-12-1533 min

Ideas Shaping HealthcareTrailer: Ideas Shaping HealthcareWe’re on the verge of experiencing significant advancements to the Healthcare space, and we want to give you a front row seat to discover the ideas that are driving the future of Healthcare now. To pull back the curtain on Healthcare today, Minta Ferguson, Healthcare Architect and Director of the Strategic Facility Planning group, McMillan Pazdan Smith Advisors hosts a series of conversations with Healthcare stakeholders who are working to elevate environments of care in their communities. It’s exciting work, with new data and innovations being employed all the time. Join us, as we e...2021-12-1401 min

Taking the Pulse: a Health Care PodcastEpisode 67, Stuart Barber, Director of Senior Living, McMillian Pazdan SmithOn episode 67, Heather and Darra are joined by Stuart Barber, the Director of Senior Living at Charleston based architecture firm McMillan Pazdan Smith. Stuart focuses his work on environments for seniors and discusses the relationship between design and the quality of life for adults residing in senior living facilities. We also dive into how COVID has affected senior care, the future of design for senior facilities, and more. Tune in now!2021-09-0720 min

The Future of K-12 Education, brought to you by McMillan Pazdan SmithReturn to Learn with Dr. Russell Booker | The Future of K-12 EducationMcmillan Pazdan Smith presents IdeaXchange: The Future of K-12 Education Podcast SeriesThe COVID-19 pandemic has not only created a health crisis but an education crisis as well. For schools to be fully prepared to “return to learn” strategic plans must be in place. Ben Thompson welcomes Dr. Russell Booker, former Superintendent for Spartanburg School District Seven, to share his insights and tips to help educators form a successful academic plan for the upcoming school year and beyond.One Acorn inspires.Contact us here!2021-04-2030 min

The Future of K-12 Education, brought to you by McMillan Pazdan SmithSafer Schools with Dr. Joanne Avery | The Future of K-12 EducationMcmillan Pazdan Smith presents IdeaXchange: The Future of K-12 Education Podcast SeriesThere is a clear relationship between a positive school culture and a potentially higher level of school safety. A well-designed school makes the environment safe without making it look like a fortification. In this episode, Dr. Joanne Avery brings her wealth of experience as a former Superintendent to the issue of school safety. Dr. Avery led her district through the aftermath of a fatal school shooting and discusses what she learned about space design, physical protection, and communication best-practices for maintaining a safer school.2021-04-2041 min

The Future of K-12 Education, brought to you by McMillan Pazdan SmithThe Future of K-12 Education Preview TrailerBen Thompson is a practicing architect with McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture who leads the firm’s K-12 education work across six offices and three states. As an accredited planner and advocate for student learning, Ben wants to help make a difference in elevating student and school successes. That's why he's inviting you to tune in to this new series where he'll be talking to some of the most experienced and insightful people working in education today. These subject matter experts all have a vested interest in making our schools the best places for students to learn how to...2021-04-0502 min

Spartanburg City NewsSmith's Drugs to build new multi-story mixed-use building on E MainSmith's Drugs, a fixture in Downtown Spartanburg for nearly a century, is set to see a major upgrade as plans were recently revealed to demolish the business's current one-story storefront at 142 E Main St and replace it with a new multi-story mixed-use building featuring a much larger footprint that will occupy much of the current parking lot next door and will include much more ground-floor retail (with perhaps another tenant) with residential units occupying the upper floors. Details are still being finalized on the project, which could ultimately feature an under-building drive-thru for pharmacy customers and could be between three...2018-05-0921 min