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Contact Information: Joseph Corliss 12300 Twinbrook Pky-Suite 600C Rockville, MD 20852 301-443-4205 jcorliss@hqe.ihs.com Activity: Architectural Keyword: Interstitial Space Background: Flexibility of services is needed for modern hospitals along with the requirement to install and service newer and more complex equipment. Lessons Learned: New programs need space and additional heating and cooling loads require additional equipment and ductwork. Duct shafts and equipment space is at a premium and interstitial space would be an ideal solution to the ever changing requirements in the health care industry. Recommended Action: Require that interstitial space be studied for inclusion in all new IHS Hospitals. Evaluation should rely heavily on life cycle costing of this space. Location: Rosebud Indian Hospital - Rosebud, SD Program: OEHE/DFPC Date: 08/30/2001