Experience Across a Range of Projects
I have a diverse range of experience in designing a wide variety of project types since 1989. I am a licensed architect with a focus on planning veterinary teaching facilities for numerous universities across the United States, since 2005. These include NC State, UF, AU, LSU, UGA, UC Davis and UAGM.
My substantial experience and unique insight into the operations side of these facilities allows me to create innovative and functional designs that cater to the specific needs of veterinary clinicians, staff, and students.
A Unique Perspective on Veterinary Teaching Facility Design
My role on the UGA project spanned from programming & design through the construction document phases with the commissioned architecture firm, then as the primary representative of the College of Veterinary Medicine during construction, move-in, start-up and warranty phases.
While working for the college, my primary responsibilities encompassed construction administration, equipment planning, procurement/installation coordination and facility management. I gained extraordinary insight into the use of the facility from the operations side that will be most useful in the design of future veterinary teaching facilities.
A Unique Perspective on Veterinary Teaching Facility Design
My role on the UGA project spanned from programming & design through the construction document phases with the commissioned architecture firm, then as the primary representative of the College of Veterinary Medicine during construction, move-in, start-up and warranty phases.
While working for the college, my primary responsibilities encompassed construction administration, equipment planning, procurement/installation coordination and facility management. I gained extraordinary insight into the use of the facility from the operations side that will be most useful in the design of future veterinary teaching facilities.
Passionate About Designing for Animal Care
There can be a learning curve when designing veterinary facilities; whether you are an architect, construction company, veterinarian or owner, I can assist you with the veterinary specific areas.
I have a passion and an understanding for the details that go into designing facilities for animal care and education.
Susan Sharp Design Brings Experience in the Following Areas:
Owner's Rep
Owner's Rep
Master Planning
Master Planning
Programming
Programming
Specialty Detail Design & Specifications
Specialty Detail Design & Specifications
Peer Review
Peer Review
Veterinary Medical Equipment Planning
Veterinary Medical Equipment Planning
Feasibility Studies
Feasibility Studies
Planning and Design
Planning and Design
Construction Admin
Construction Admin
“It is one thing to plan and design a facility, but to implement it and then be on the operations side is most valuable in understanding every aspect of designing a facility for animal care.”
—Gary M. Baxter, VMD, MS Dip ACVS
Associate Dean for Clinical Services and Hospital Director at Veterinary Teaching Hospital University of Georgia