Florida-based Avanté Group announced a partnership with Virginia Tech’s School Architecture and Design interior design program to improve the look of residential healthcare facilities,

Projects for the students included a design for a senior care setting with a more homelike environment. Students presented their work in May.

“This project gives our students an opportunity to tackle a real-life challenge in a growing and important industry,” said Lisa Tucker, chairwoman of the interior design program. The experience they gain and feedback they receive while working with Avante will not only benefit them academically, but also their future career.”

Avanté has garnered the support of its design partners Invacare and Encompass.​