About: Steve Hatzellis

How Do Healthcare Facilities Support Future Models of Care?

How Do Healthcare Facilities Support Future Models of Care? By HATZ Health Team | Latest update October 2026 Healthcare is changing. Advances in technology, changing demographics, increasing community expectations and evolving treatment approaches are reshaping…

What Should Healthcare Providers Consider Before Refurbishment?

What Should Healthcare Providers Consider Before Refurbishment? By HATZ Health Team | Latest update October 2026 Refurbishing an existing healthcare facility can improve patient experience, support contemporary models of care and extend the useful life…

How Can Existing Clinical Spaces Be Improved?

How Can Existing Clinical Spaces Be Improved? By HATZ Health Team | Latest update October 2026 Healthcare providers are under constant pressure to improve patient experience, accommodate changing models of care and respond to evolving…

How Does Design Influence Patient Experience?

How Does Design Influence Patient Experience? By HATZ Health Team | Latest update October 2026 Patient experience is shaped by more than the clinical care a person receives. It begins with arrival, continues through reception,…

What Makes an Effective Clinical Environment?

What Makes an Effective Clinical Environment? By HATZ Health Team | Latest update October 2026 Healthcare environments must do much more than accommodate clinical services. They influence patient experience, staff wellbeing, operational efficiency and the…

What Are the Risks of Working in Live Education Environments?

What Are the Risks of Working in Live Education Environments? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Delivering projects within occupied campuses presents unique challenges that differ significantly from construction on vacant sites.…

How Can Universities Minimise Disruption During Construction Works?

How Can Universities Minimise Disruption During Construction Works? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Construction activity can present significant challenges on active education campuses. Noise, access restrictions, safety requirements and operational interruptions…

Why Is Stakeholder Engagement Critical on Occupied Campuses?

Why Is Stakeholder Engagement Critical on Occupied Campuses? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Education campuses are complex environments that bring together students, teachers, researchers, administrators, facilities teams and visitors. When construction…

What Is Universal Design and Why Does It Matter in Education?

What Is Universal Design and Why Does It Matter in Education? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Universities, schools and education providers are serving increasingly diverse communities. Students arrive with different abilities,…

How Can Accessibility Improvements Enhance Student Experience?

How Can Accessibility Improvements Enhance Student Experience? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 When accessibility is discussed in education projects, the conversation often centres on compliance requirements, building regulations and technical standards.…

What Are the Most Common Accessibility Challenges in Existing Campus Buildings?

What Are the Most Common Accessibility Challenges in Existing Campus Buildings? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Many universities, schools and education providers occupy buildings that were designed in a different era.…

Why Should Accessibility Be Considered Early in Education Projects?

Why Should Accessibility Be Considered Early in Education Projects? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Accessibility is often discussed as a compliance requirement. However, the most successful education projects recognise accessibility as…

What Should Universities Consider Before Investing in New Laboratory Facilities?

What Should Universities Consider Before Investing in New Laboratory Facilities? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Laboratory facilities are among the most complex and expensive environments found on education campuses. They must…

How Do Universities Plan Laboratory Projects for Future Research Needs?

How Do Universities Plan Laboratory Projects for Future Research Needs? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Research is constantly evolving. New technologies emerge, scientific priorities shift, interdisciplinary collaboration expands and funding opportunities…

How Can Heritage Buildings Support Contemporary Learning?

How Can Heritage Buildings Support Contemporary Learning? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Many of Australia's most recognisable education campuses are defined by their heritage buildings. From historic universities and creative arts…

How Do Adaptive Reuse Projects Support Campus Sustainability Goals?

How Do Adaptive Reuse Projects Support Campus Sustainability Goals? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Sustainability has become a significant consideration for universities, TAFEs and education providers across Australia. Institutions are increasingly…

What Makes an Existing Education Building Suitable for Reuse?

What Makes an Existing Education Building Suitable for Reuse? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Universities, schools and other education providers are increasingly looking to existing buildings as a source of future…

How Can Universities Unlock More Value From Existing Buildings?

How Can Universities Unlock More Value From Existing Buildings? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Universities are under increasing pressure to improve teaching environments, enhance student experience, support changing research requirements and…

What Should Universities Consider Before Investing in Simulation Facilities?

What Should Universities Consider Before Investing in Simulation Facilities? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Health simulation facilities represent a significant investment in educational capability, student experience and workforce development. As demand…

How Can Simulation Facilities Support Interprofessional Learning?

How Can Simulation Facilities Support Interprofessional Learning? By HATZ Education Team | Latest update October 2026 Healthcare is increasingly delivered by multidisciplinary teams. Nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, pharmacists, social workers and support staff must…