KATIE COONEY PORTFOLIO

Location
jackson, mi

This analysis uses alternative sustainable design development as a solution in renovations of a long-term healthcare facility, CareLink of Jackson, to better suit the staff, the patients, and the surrounding community. 

Through a thorough analysis of the structure, community, environment, and user interaction within and around the building, a complete understanding of the facility’s needs, successes and failures were composed. Based on this analysis, an alternative design was then proposed of which incorporates improvements to the building’s green space, solar utilization, and social integration. 

With all of these proposed physical and functional changes, the CareLink facility will create an efficient and effective built environment for the whole community. The cost effectiveness of the integration of sustainable features coupled with the increased public involvement and enjoyment of the facility creates a holistically beneficial design that can be reflected into other established architecture of the area.