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We Need Healthcare Space Faster — But Are We Building It the Wrong Way? – Episode 155 with Eric Waller

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This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with Eric Waller of VitalSpace to explore how modular construction is changing the way healthcare environments are designed and delivered. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience in healthcare operations, facilities, and construction strategy, Eric shares why speed, safety, and the human experience don’t have to be competing priorities.

The conversation explores the unique challenges of healthcare construction, from infection control and patient privacy to durability, caregiver workflow, and behavioral health. Joe and Eric discuss how moving construction offsite can reduce disruption inside active healthcare facilities while delivering purpose-built spaces faster and with greater predictability.

They also dig into daylighting, biophilic design, acoustics, resilience, and the importance of creating healthcare spaces that feel therapeutic rather than institutional. Eric makes the case for environments that support the people inside them, adapt to changing needs, and improve outcomes for patients and caregivers alike.

Want to continue the conversation with Eric and the VitalSpace team? They’ll be exhibiting at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, September 27–30 in Charlotte, NC, followed by the Healthcare Design Conference, October 17–20 in New Orleans, LA.

It’s a thought-provoking look at why building healthcare faster doesn’t have to mean sacrificing what makes these environments better for the humans who depend on them.


More About Eric Waller

Eric Waller is dedicated to advancing modular, patient-centered healthcare solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and innovation. With more than 29 years of experience in healthcare facilities management, construction, regulatory compliance, and emergency services, he brings strategic and operational expertise to the development of high-performing clinical environments.

Eric currently serves CareAffirm, where he focuses on developing and expanding modular solutions for medical, mental health, and behavioral health environments. His work aligns design, compliance, and operational performance to create adaptable care settings that support patients, staff, and health systems.

Previously, Eric spent more than a decade in executive and senior leadership roles with Medxcel/Ascension, including Vice President of Support Services, Area Vice President, and Regional Director. He led operational strategies across national hospital portfolios, managed major capital programs, negotiated enterprise service contracts, and advanced compliance initiatives aligned with Joint Commission and DNV standards.

Eric holds an MBA from Purdue University and is completing a Doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in Strategy and Innovation. His work is guided by the belief that strong partnerships, healthcare expertise, and intentional collaboration are essential to creating resilient environments that support exceptional care.


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