healthcare + medical Education
Our Healthcare & Medical Education team combines decades of planning, design and development experience, with a portfolio of projects across the country. We stay abreast of latest clinical and learning technologies, helping you reduce cost, differentiate your project, and achieve better patient and student outcomes. Our analysis and planning will help you move forward confidently, armed with answers.
Meet the HEALTHCARE & medical education team.
Zachary Stewart
Principal, Interior Designer
Zach brings the talent he has fostered with years of interior design experience to each project he works on. In addition to his creative interior design skills, he has a background in Arts & Film Studies which helps solidify his belief in story through design. Over the years he has enjoyed working on numerous medical clinic and lab projects for professional and educational settings. Zach’s eye for detail and level head make him a strong addition to any project team.
STEPHEN HOWARD
AIA, EDAC, LEED AP
Principal, Architect, Research, Project Manager
Stephen has 18 years of experience with healthcare and health education projects; including classrooms, simulation and skills labs, physician clinics, rural hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He has a background in both architecture and interior design which provides a unique perspective and ability to understand a project’s needs and expectations. As a certified evidence-based design architect (EDAC), he strongly advocates for the research and application of these proven design principles to create more healthy, efficient and enjoyable spaces. He takes pride in forming strong client relationships and patiently works through the many challenges to make the planning, design, and construction process a positive experience for all those involved.
GARTH SHAW
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Director of Sustainability
Garth is the Director of Sustainability at GSBS Consulting. With a wide array of resources and extensive experience in energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and sustainable site designs, Garth bridges the gap between design ideals and actual sustainable performance. Garth aligns client visions with specific sustainable design strategies assuring the highest level of sustainable performance appropriate for a project.
CHAD FARLEY
AIA
Architect
With a strong focus on ambulatory and clinical care environments, Chad brings a background in both architecture and interior design. He has played a key role in designing VA clinics across the Mountain West, developing creative space solutions that balance technical requirements with patient-centered care. His ability to evaluate programs, optimize layouts, and manage project details ensures that healthcare facilities serve both providers and patients effectively. Chad’s commitment to thoughtful design and seamless project execution makes him an essential part of the GSBS healthcare team.