Uplift: A Podcast about the Transformative Power of Design

Great design can boost the performance of entire organizations and the creativity of individuals—but it’s also a tool to support healthier, more meani…
Jan 25th, 2023 | 17:06

From Floods to Pandemics, How to Design Resilience Not Just for Disasters, But Every Day

On this episode, we're joined by Dianna Jacob, Chief Operating Officer, and Dan Collins, Facility Manager, at NYC Health + Hospitals' South Brooklyn Health—one of the hardest-hit areas during Superstorm Sandy—to discuss how resiliency informs the design of new healthcare facilities. We'll also talk about the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital in South Brooklyn, which is part of a major hospital campus renovation funded by FEMA to repair buildings flooded by Sandy.