The Center for Health Care Design has become a premiere leader in evidence-based healthcare design, research, education and advocacy. The company's flagship research initiative, the Pebble Project, has gained international recognition for its work with healthcare professionals, educators, researchers and product manufacturers. The Pebble Project is a design research initiative whose goal is to assist healthcare facilities in improving the quality of patient care, enhance operational efficiency and productivity, retain staff and increase philanthropic, community and corporate support.