Betsy Duenas Parra, Bryon Joyce and Steve Klausner will help guide the firm’s continued growth and commitment to exceptional healthcare design.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — ARCHSOL has announced three leadership promotions, naming Betsy Duenas Parra and Steve Klausner directors of project leadership and Bryon Joyce director of architecture. These ARCHSOL leadership promotions strengthen the team responsible for advancing the firm’s people, projects and healthcare design practice.

The promotions recognize three accomplished professionals whose expertise and leadership have made a meaningful impact on ARCHSOL’s clients, project teams and collaborative culture. In their expanded roles, they will help guide the firm’s continued growth while advancing the responsive service, technical excellence and owner-centered solutions its healthcare partners rely on.

Betsy Duenas Parra, Director of Project Leadership

With more than 15 years of architectural experience focused on healthcare planning and design, Betsy brings a comprehensive understanding of project delivery—from early programming and planning through construction administration and closeout. In her expanded leadership capacity, Betsy will continue serving as ARCHSOL’s hospital project lead for Mayo Clinic, supporting ongoing work and future opportunities.

She has supported healthcare providers and physician groups throughout the United States and internationally, including Banner Health, Mayo Clinic, Fresenius Medical Care, IASIS Healthcare, Nephrology Associates of Utah and ISSSTESON, a Mexican public health system.

Betsy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and a Master of Science in Design with an emphasis on healthcare and healing environments from Arizona State University. She holds Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification and Lean Green Belt credentials and is proficient in Revit, BIM coordination and multiple project-delivery methods.

Known for her analytical thinking, attention to detail and collaborative approach, Betsy will guide project teams, strengthen firmwide delivery practices and mentor emerging leaders. Her combination of healthcare expertise, technical knowledge and commitment to client success will help ARCHSOL continue creating thoughtful environments centered on the needs of patients, caregivers and communities.

Bryon Joyce, Director of Architecture

Bryon brings more than 28 years of experience in architecture and construction, with expertise spanning technical design, project management, business development and construction administration. Throughout his tenure with ARCHSOL, he has successfully guided complex projects from initial planning and design through construction and closeout, earning the trust of clients, consultants and colleagues.

His ability to connect creative design with technical execution helps project teams develop coordinated, practical and high-quality solutions. Bryon works closely with project managers, production teams and project partners to maintain design intent, strengthen document quality and support successful project outcomes.

Known for his decisive leadership, technical expertise and commitment to architectural excellence, Bryon has made a lasting contribution to ARCHSOL’s projects and collaborative culture.

As Director of Architecture, Bryon will champion the firm’s creative vision and technical standards while advancing the integrated processes that support the delivery of complex healthcare environments. He will also help strengthen the firm’s architectural infrastructure, explore innovative design frameworks and mentor the next generation of architects at ARCHSOL.

Steve Klausner, Director of Project Leadership

With more than 34 years of experience in architectural design, planning, client service and project-delivery management, Steve brings a comprehensive understanding of both the business and practice of architecture to his expanded leadership role.

His expertise encompasses project administration, financial management, resource planning, contract negotiations, fee development, construction documentation and on-site observation. Steve has successfully guided projects through the complete architectural process—from entitlements, programming and early predevelopment planning through design, construction administration, final closeout and owner occupancy.

Steve earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture. He previously served as a board member of the AIA San Fernando Valley Chapter and is a member of the Project Management Institute. Known for his decisive, goal-oriented leadership and focus on successful outcomes, Steve brings clarity and accountability to complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.

“I am incredibly thrilled to step into this role at such a pivotal time for our firm,” said Steve. “Strong leadership is the foundation of innovation and sustainable growth. I look forward to working across all areas of our firm to empower our team members, unlock their full potential and build a resilient leadership culture focused on serving our clients and successfully delivering their important projects.”

As Director of Project Leadership, Steve will strengthen project-management practices, mentor project leaders and help ensure ARCHSOL’s work is delivered with consistency, efficiency and an unwavering commitment to its clients.

Advancing ARCHSOL’s Leadership

“Betsy, Bryon and Steve have each earned the trust of our clients, project teams and colleagues through their expertise, leadership and continued commitment to excellence,” said Alex Laky, principal of ARCHSOL. “They bring different strengths, experiences and perspectives to our organization, and together they will help advance our design practice, support our teams and build on the foundation that has made ARCHSOL successful. I am excited to see the impact they will have in these expanded leadership roles.”

“Betsy, Bryon and Steve understand that strong leadership is ultimately about helping people and projects succeed,” said Tara Mitchell, president of ARCHSOL. “Their expanded roles will strengthen mentorship, accountability and collaboration across the firm as we continue to grow.”

These ARCHSOL leadership promotions reflect the firm’s continued investment in its people and long-term growth. Together, Duenas Parra, Joyce and Klausner will elevate project delivery, cultivate talent and help create healthcare environments that make a meaningful difference in communities across Arizona and beyond.

About ARCHSOL

ARCHSOL is a Scottsdale-based architecture firm dedicated to improving the human condition through the practice of architecture. With healthcare in its DNA, the firm partners with healthcare organizations to create timeless, innovative and highly functional spaces that help people heal. ARCHSOL’s work is guided by integrity, dedication, collaboration, innovation and owner-centered solutions.

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More than 32,000 square feet of new and renovated space will expand emergency and interventional care for the growing Queen Creek community.

ARCHSOL is proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Banner Ironwood Medical Center expansion, an important investment in healthcare access for Queen Creek and the surrounding communities.

On August 27, 2026, Banner Health, ARCHSOL, Mortenson, project partners, and members of the community gathered at Banner Ironwood Medical Center to mark the beginning of construction on a major expansion designed to increase capacity, improve the patient experience, and support the hospital’s continued growth.

Located at 37000 N. Gantzel Road in Queen Creek, Arizona, the project will add more than 32,000 square feet to the Banner Ironwood campus.

As the architect for the expansion, ARCHSOL is working closely with Banner Health and Mortenson to deliver new clinical environments that respond to increasing demand while integrating thoughtfully with the existing hospital.

Expanding Emergency and Interventional Care

A central component of the project is a new two-story addition to the existing emergency department.

The expansion will include a new interventional radiology suite with dedicated pre- and post-procedure space, while also creating capacity for future growth as healthcare needs in the region continue to evolve.

The project will also expand the hospital’s emergency department lobby, providing additional space to better accommodate patients and families and improve the experience from arrival through treatment and discharge.

These improvements are intended to support increased patient capacity while addressing important aspects of emergency care, including patient privacy, wait times, clinical workflow, and the ability to care for critically ill patients.

For ARCHSOL, these considerations are fundamental to the design of high-performing healthcare environments. Effective hospital expansion requires more than simply adding square footage. New spaces must support clinical operations, connect efficiently with existing departments, accommodate complex infrastructure, and allow construction to move forward while the hospital continues serving patients.

Learn more about ARCHSOL’s healthcare planning, design, and construction administration services.

Designing for a Growing Community

Banner Ironwood Medical Center has served Queen Creek and the surrounding region for more than a decade. As the Southeast Valley continues to grow, healthcare facilities must be prepared to respond to increased patient volumes and evolving clinical needs.

“As a fully integrated nonprofit healthcare system, every dollar Banner generates is reinvested back into our communities — not shareholders,” said Darren McCollem, chief executive officer of Banner Ironwood Medical Center. “This project is a reflection of our commitment to giving back to the Queen Creek community, and we’re proud to grow alongside it since we first opened our doors here over a decade ago.”

The expansion reflects the importance of planning healthcare facilities not only for today’s demand, but also for what comes next.

Flexible planning, infrastructure coordination, departmental adjacencies, patient circulation, and future expansion capability all play an important role in creating facilities that can adapt alongside the communities they serve.

Collaboration From Design Through Construction

Healthcare projects on active hospital campuses require close collaboration between the owner, architect, contractor, consultants, clinicians, facilities teams, and other stakeholders.

ARCHSOL is proud to continue that collaborative approach with Banner Health and Mortenson as the Banner Ironwood expansion progresses.

Working within an operating healthcare environment requires careful attention to construction phasing, infection prevention, patient and staff circulation, emergency access, utility coordination, and continuity of care.

ARCHSOL discusses many of these considerations in Active-Campus Healthcare Construction: How Architects Minimize Disruption.

Mortenson is leading construction of the Banner Ironwood expansion. The company has worked throughout Arizona since 2000 and brings experience across healthcare, higher education, advanced manufacturing, sports, municipal, and hospitality environments.

The Banner Ironwood expansion is currently scheduled for completion in December 2027.

Healthcare Is in Our DNA

For ARCHSOL, the Banner Ironwood Medical Center expansion represents more than another project milestone. It reflects our commitment to designing healthcare environments that respond to the needs of patients, caregivers, healthcare organizations, and the communities they serve.

We are honored to support Banner Health as it continues investing in accessible, high-quality healthcare for Queen Creek and Arizona’s rapidly growing Southeast Valley.

From emergency departments and cardiovascular environments to imaging, surgery, cancer care, outpatient facilities, and major hospital expansions, ARCHSOL brings a dedicated healthcare perspective to every project.

Explore ARCHSOL’s healthcare architecture portfolio to learn more about our work throughout Arizona.

Healthcare is in our DNA.

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About ARCHSOL

ARCHSOL is an Arizona-based architecture firm specializing in healthcare design. Our team partners with healthcare organizations to deliver planning, architecture, interior design, visualization, construction documentation, and construction administration services for complex healthcare environments.

Our mission is simple: We improve the human condition through the practice of architecture.

Visit ARCHSOLTEAM.com to learn more.

About Banner Health

Banner Health’s mission is to make health care easier, so life can be better. As one of the nation’s largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, Banner provides care across hospitals and hundreds of healthcare locations throughout six states.

Banner reinvests its resources into patient care, research, facilities, education, and the communities it serves.

Learn more about Banner Health.

About Mortenson

Mortenson has served Arizona since 2000, partnering with organizations across healthcare, advanced manufacturing, higher education, sports, municipal, and hospitality markets.

Its Phoenix team provides services spanning early planning, development, construction, and ongoing project support.

Learn more at Mortenson.

Healthcare facility master planning gives health systems an opportunity to look beyond the needs of a single project and evaluate how facilities, infrastructure, clinical services, and capital investments should work together over time.

For hospitals and outpatient providers, that perspective is increasingly important. A renovation planned today may affect a future expansion. A new imaging department can change utility demands. An ambulatory surgery center may influence parking, patient circulation, sterile processing, and support services elsewhere on a campus.

Successful planning starts by asking the right questions before architecture becomes fixed.

At ARCHSOL, we approach healthcare planning as a process of connecting clinical operations, facilities, infrastructure, patient experience, technology, and long-term organizational goals. The objective is not simply to determine where a building can fit. It is to create a framework that helps healthcare organizations make informed decisions as their needs evolve.

What Does the Organization Need to Accomplish?

The first step in healthcare facility master planning should be defining the problem the organization is trying to solve.

That sounds simple, but a request for “more space” can represent several very different needs:

• Increasing patient volume
• Introducing a new service line
• Relocating an inefficient department
• Improving staff workflow
• Replacing aging infrastructure
• Consolidating dispersed services
• Expanding outpatient capacity
• Improving patient access
• Creating room for future growth

Understanding the strategic objective helps the planning team evaluate alternatives rather than immediately defaulting to construction.

Sometimes the right solution is an addition. In other situations, renovation, departmental relocation, operational changes, or more efficient utilization of existing space may provide greater value.

ARCHSOL supports this early decision-making through planning, feasibility studies, site analysis, design, documentation, and construction administration.

How Will Clinical Services Change?

Healthcare buildings must support care models that continue to evolve after construction is complete.

A successful master plan therefore considers more than present-day room counts. Planners should examine projected patient volumes, service-line growth, staffing models, technology adoption, equipment needs, and potential changes in where care is delivered.

For example, a system anticipating increased cardiovascular volume may need to consider more than additional procedure rooms. Future demand could affect pre-operative and recovery areas, imaging, intensive care, sterile processing, pharmacy, materials management, staff support, parking, and vertical transportation.

Looking at these relationships early helps healthcare organizations understand the broader implications of growth.

This is one of the primary advantages of healthcare facility master planning: individual departments can be evaluated as parts of an interconnected care environment rather than isolated projects.

This systems-based approach is especially important when planning expansion around existing infrastructure. ARCHSOL explores this relationship further in Infrastructure Failure in Healthcare: A Systems Perspective.

What Can the Existing Campus Support?

Before determining where a healthcare organization can grow, the team needs a clear understanding of what already exists.

Existing-condition analysis may include:

• Available building area
• Department adjacencies
• Structural systems
• Mechanical and electrical capacity
• Emergency power
• Medical gas infrastructure
• Information technology
• Fire and life-safety systems
• Parking
• Site access
• Ambulance circulation
• Loading and service access
• Utilities
• Existing easements
• Future expansion zones

Field investigation is particularly important on campuses that have undergone decades of additions and renovations.

Existing drawings do not always capture every field modification, utility reroute, equipment replacement, or infrastructure upgrade. Early investigation can expose constraints before they become expensive design or construction problems.

Infrastructure readiness can ultimately determine whether a proposed expansion is feasible. For a deeper look at this issue, read ARCHSOL’s When Infrastructure Fails Before Expansion Begins.

Medical gas capacity is another important consideration, particularly when new clinical services increase demand on existing systems. ARCHSOL discusses this topic in Medical Gas Systems in Expanding Healthcare Facilities.

Which Departments Need to Be Near Each Other?

Adjacency is one of the most consequential decisions in hospital and outpatient planning.

The location of a department influences patient travel, staff efficiency, material movement, emergency response, supply distribution, and operational costs.

A master planning process can map important relationships between departments before individual floor plans are developed.

Questions may include:

• How does the emergency department connect to imaging?
• How quickly can patients move between cardiovascular procedure areas and critical care?
• Where should sterile processing be located relative to surgery?
• How do pharmacy workflows connect with infusion?
• Can patients reach outpatient services without traveling through inpatient areas?
• Are staff and service routes separated appropriately from public circulation?

Bubble diagrams, stacking studies, departmental blocking, circulation studies, and workflow mapping allow teams to test these relationships quickly.

The goal is not simply to minimize distance. It is to create purposeful adjacencies that support clinical operations and the patient experience.

ARCHSOL’s healthcare architecture portfolio includes hospital expansions, emergency departments, cardiovascular spaces, cancer centers, laboratories, imaging departments, sterile processing facilities, outpatient environments, and other complex healthcare projects where these relationships are critical.

How Can Construction Occur Without Disrupting Care?

For an active hospital campus, the master plan must consider how projects can actually be built.

That means evaluating phasing early.

A proposed addition may make perfect sense as a finished building but become problematic if construction blocks an ambulance route, requires an extended utility shutdown, eliminates critical parking, or prevents access to another department.

Phasing considerations may include:

• Temporary department relocations
• Swing space
• Construction access
• Patient and visitor circulation
• Staff routes
• Emergency access
• Infection prevention
• Noise and vibration
• Utility shutdowns
• Temporary egress
• Material staging
• Equipment delivery
• Future construction phases

ARCHSOL explores these challenges in Active-Campus Healthcare Construction: How Architects Minimize Disruption, including field investigation, construction phasing, logistics, infection prevention, utility coordination, and communication.

A real-world example is ARCHSOL’s Yuma Regional Medical Center Emergency Department Expansion and Renovation, a multi-phased hospital expansion that required careful integration of clinical space, infrastructure, circulation, and future growth.

What Infrastructure Investments Should Happen First?

Visible clinical space is only part of a healthcare project.

Growth often depends on infrastructure that patients may never see.

A master plan should identify whether existing central systems can support anticipated expansion and which enabling projects may need to occur first.

These can include:

• Central utility plant improvements
• Electrical service upgrades
• Emergency power
• HVAC capacity
• Medical gas systems
• Domestic water
• Sewer capacity
• Data infrastructure
• Fire protection
• Vertical transportation
• Central sterile processing capacity

Identifying these requirements early allows healthcare organizations to sequence capital improvements strategically.

It may also prevent a situation in which a completed clinical project cannot operate as intended because a supporting system lacks sufficient capacity.

Instead of treating infrastructure as a secondary engineering issue, healthcare organizations can incorporate infrastructure readiness directly into healthcare facility master planning and long-range capital strategy.

How Much Flexibility Should Be Built Into the Plan?

No master plan predicts the future perfectly.

The objective is to create enough structure to guide investment while preserving enough flexibility to respond to changing circumstances.

Healthcare organizations may encounter new technology, regulatory requirements, demographic shifts, service-line opportunities, reimbursement changes, or unexpected increases in patient demand.

Planning strategies that support adaptability can include:

• Flexible departmental zones
• Standardized room planning
• Expandable infrastructure
• Soft space adjacent to high-growth departments
• Shell space
• Strategic circulation placement
• Future vertical or horizontal expansion zones
• Modular planning concepts
• Infrastructure sized for anticipated growth

Regulatory criteria should also be considered early. The Facility Guidelines Institute develops nationally recognized guidance for the planning, design, and construction of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and residential healthcare environments.

Beginning with its 2026 edition, FGI is transitioning its traditional Guidelines structure into FGI Codes and FGI Handbooks for Planning and Design, separating enforceable requirements from expanded commentary and implementation guidance.

Understanding these requirements during master planning can help organizations anticipate spatial, operational, infrastructure, and compliance considerations before individual projects advance into design.

Healthcare Facility Master Planning Creates a Roadmap for Better Decisions

The most valuable outcome of healthcare facility master planning is not necessarily a final drawing.

It is a decision-making framework.

A strong master plan helps leadership understand how clinical strategy, facilities, infrastructure, capital investment, and future growth intersect. It can identify constraints before projects begin, reveal opportunities that individual departments may not see independently, and establish priorities for phased investment.

It also allows organizations to test multiple scenarios before committing significant resources to design and construction.

Visualization can strengthen that process even further.

Three-dimensional modeling and real-time visualization allow administrators, clinicians, facilities teams, and other stakeholders to experience planning concepts earlier and provide more informed feedback.

ARCHSOL’s Healthcare Design Visualization with ARV demonstrates how immersive visualization can help user groups evaluate clinical environments, workflow, visibility, equipment relationships, and operational readiness before construction begins.

Planning for What Comes Next

Healthcare facilities are never truly finished.

Patient needs change. Technology changes. Clinical workflows change. Communities grow.

The most resilient healthcare campuses are planned with that evolution in mind.

ARCHSOL works with healthcare organizations throughout Arizona to evaluate existing facilities, explore planning alternatives, develop phased growth strategies, and translate complex clinical requirements into practical built-environment solutions.

From early feasibility studies and site planning and approvals through design, construction documentation, visualization, and construction administration, ARCHSOL brings a healthcare-focused perspective to every stage of the process.

Explore ARCHSOL’s healthcare architecture portfolio to see how our team approaches complex healthcare renovations, expansions, infrastructure projects, and new facilities.

Healthcare is in our DNA.

About ARCHSOL

ARCHSOL, LLC is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based architecture firm specializing in healthcare design. The firm partners with healthcare organizations to create environments that support patients, caregivers, and communities through thoughtful planning, technical expertise, collaboration, and design.

Guided by the belief that Healthcare is in our DNA, ARCHSOL is committed to improving the human condition through the practice of architecture and designing timeless spaces that help people heal.

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