Design is inherent in all that is created, but then, it\u2019s much more. It is an amalgamation of functionality, aesthetics and popularity. And right now, sustainability is the buzz word, the cool kid on the block. Sustainable design is popular for all the right reasons and in all the right places, even hospitals. An eco-friendly, energy-efficient, green hospital showcases how to protect the environment while saving lives.<\/p>\n
So, what does that entail?<\/p>\n
The design and construction of sustainable healthcare institutes focuses on reducing carbon dioxide levels in hospitals while ensuring the safety of patients and medical staff. When more energy is consumed in a hospital, more toxic waste is released into the environment, resulting in potential hazards to human and other biological life forms.<\/p>\n
Compared to other commercial buildings of the same size, hospitals use greater resources and generate more waste materials.<\/p>\n
According to studies, healthcare facilities in the US use more than 315 gallons of water per bed daily and consume 103.600 Btu of natural gas per square foot every year. Typically, 65% of a hospital\u2019s energy consumption involves lighting, water heating and space heating or cooling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n