07 Service 7 of 7 · Facility Planning, Design & Development
Design Development
Detailing every aspect of your facility to prepare for construction.
Design Development (DD) is where schematic layouts are refined into fully integrated architectural, engineering, and interior design documents. All major systems — HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, finishes, lighting, and furniture — are coordinated and specified. This phase builds the bridge from vision to construction, ensuring that every line drawn on paper translates accurately into real-world space and performance.
At LBS, our Design Development support ensures a balance between design ambition, operational logic, and construction feasibility.
The Essentials of Design Development
Why integration at this stage prevents costly mistakes later.
Transforms Spatial Ideas into Constructible Plans
DD details how every wall, ceiling, outlet, and finish will be built, connected, and maintained — eliminating ambiguity and minimizing RFIs (requests for information) during construction.
Aligns All Systems to Avoid Design Conflicts
Engineering, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), IT, and specialty systems are coordinated with architecture to ensure compatibility and avoid future service clashes or installation delays.
Enables Accurate Cost Estimating and Tendering
Detailed material specs, fixture selections, and room-by-room finishes enable contractors to price and bid more accurately, reducing financial risks.
Secures Permits and Stakeholder Approval
DD drawings and specs meet the level of detail required for regulatory submission, procurement planning, and final client review.
How we approach it
Refinement of Architectural and Interior Layouts
- Finalize room sizes, wall types, ceiling heights, finishes, fixtures, and built-in elements with clear drawings and specifications.
MEP System Design and Infrastructure Coordination
- Collaborate with engineering consultants to determine HVAC routing, plumbing systems, lighting layout, electrical load requirements, and IT backbone.
Material and Equipment Specification
- Select furniture, casework, lighting, medical/technical equipment, acoustic treatments, and surface materials based on budget, performance, and aesthetics.
Code Review and Compliance Assurance
- Ensure all details comply with fire codes, health licensing, universal design standards, and environmental certifications (if applicable).
How LBS Helps
Operationally Aligned Detailing
We work alongside clinical, hospitality, or service teams to ensure that all built-in elements, furniture, and room layouts support actual use patterns.
Budget-Responsive Specification Support
We offer value-engineering alternatives for finishes, systems, and equipment that reduce cost while maintaining functionality and design intent.
Design Control and Brand Integrity
As DD progresses, we monitor every detail to ensure the original design concept and brand expression are maintained throughout.
Vendor and Equipment Coordination
We liaise with medical or commercial equipment suppliers early in DD to ensure layout and infrastructure support specific requirements.
Construction-Ready Documentation Assistance
We help bridge the gap between the design team and the construction team — ensuring all documents are coordinated, complete, and ready for tendering or build-out.