Medical Office Buildings (MOBs) may seem similar to commercial office buildings on the surface, but there are several important distinctions that every developer and architect of MOBs must intuitively know.  Both project types require efficient planning, cost-effective construction methods, curb appeal, and certain key amenities for competitive leasing.  However, key differences include the need for greater land area, higher construction costs for tenant improvements, and the specific needs of healthcare providers and their patients.

Further, design for medical office buildings must plan for the infrastructure requirements of various medical specialties; anticipate the architectural impact of the project design on a range of human ailments; and have a deep knowledge of the life safety and infection control codes and standards that many healthcare specialties must meet with the construction of their facilities.