MOB Center of Excellence Program

Employing a supply-chain mindset to reinvent MOB development

Kaiser Springfield

Client
Kaiser Permanente
Location
Various Locations, United States
Status
In Progress

With cost projections for new medical office buildings (MOB) trending upwards 12 percent on average, Kaiser Permanente embarked on a bold strategy to shore up cost certainty and predictability for future capital investments. Starting with a proof-of-concept phase then advancing towards programmatic implementation, we're helping Kaiser Permanente radically reimagine how its MOBs are planned, designed and assembled using a supply-chain mentality.

The program leverages national supply partnerships, design and production guidelines, and a “kit of parts” methodology that enables consistency in branding, clinical operations, building performance and cost. As Kaiser Permanente’s proof of concept design partner, our team is implementing modular design and prefabricated components systemically to support the development of more than 6,500+ exam rooms nationwide inclusive of imaging, lab and pharmacy services. The national design program assesses every building component, element and space to unlock new efficiencies that make access to care more equitable and value-driven.

Kaiser New Three
While each MOB has a set template, the interiors are tailored to the local community and environment.
Kaiser New Two
While each MOB has a set template, the interiors are tailored to the local community and environment.
Kaiser New One
While each MOB has a set template, the interiors are tailored to the local community and environment.
Mob Vert Three
The outdoors are not only visible and accessible through large-scale windows, but also outdoor courtyards available for patients, families and staff.

The prototype

The first project to be delivered under this program is the 55,000-square-foot Hesperia (CA) MOB, which first opened doors in December 2020. The three-story, state-of-the-art facility is home to 30 provider offices along with an array of ancillary services synonymous with the Kaiser Permanente member experience. The MOB provides Kaiser Permanente members in the High Desert with expanded, affordable access to care services, supported by the latest medical technology and capabilities.

Kaiser Permanente, MOB Center of Excellence Program
Exam rooms consist of prefabricated wall panels that can be easily removed, providing instant access and reparability to all “in-wall” systems.
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The “Kit of Parts” approach enables local customization in line with overall design standards. This approach is embedded within every detail of the building—from the color palette of the interiors to the building’s exterior and premanufactured canopy structure designed to adapt to a range of climate settings.
Kaiser Permanente, MOB Center of Excellence Program
The “Kit of Parts” approach enables local customization in line with overall design standards. This approach is embedded within every detail of the building—from the color palette of the interiors to the building’s exterior and premanufactured canopy structure designed to adapt to a range of climate settings.

Primed for efficiency

6-9

months shaved off traditional project schedule by using this programmatic model.

2%

of total construction costs cut using "kit of parts" approach.

35% EUI

target for Energy Use Intensity for all new MOBs, a 50 percent decrease from previous standard.

Mob Exterior
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Courtyard materials simulate real-world textures to aid rehabilitation and transition.
Kaiser West Hyattsville