How to Plan Green Hospital Construction?

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LEED Certification for Hospitals

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is one way to demonstrate adherence to green construction standards. 


There are a few steps to be followed for the construction of a hospital in a green and sustainable manner.




1. Site Selection for Hospital Construction.


Select a land area that is not located in the middle of the wetlands, on the top of landfills, chemical dumps, or farmlands.


Select a site that is easily accessible by public transit. Access to public transportation can facilitate both the staff and patients visiting the hospital. Due to this, there is an improved community presence and reduction in carbon footprint.


2. Avoiding Parking Lots.


Parking space for the hospital employees requires a large area of hot black asphalt platform, which contributes to high average global temperature. The objective is to focus on the use of local public transport systems like trains, buses, subways, and bike lanes.


3. Arrange Interiors to Receive Sufficient Sunlight.


The interiors of the hospital rooms can be designed to receive sunshine from all directions except from southern exposure. Avoiding sun rays from the south can reduce excessive heating up of the room and cut down the use of cooling systems. This is an energy-efficient method to create a pleasant temperature inside the rooms without additional cooling systems.


4. Raising Green Roof for Hospital Construction.


Most of the hospital facilities are large in area and can easily accommodate a green roof. The green roof facilitates the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Moreover, it has a calming effect on the visitors and patients.


5. Automation for Green Hospital Construction.


Sustainability and energy efficiency for the hospital facility can be best achieved with automation. It requires automation for temperature control, air-flow, electric light, and the water supply system.


An automated system can sense the time of the day and people’s movements to control the lighting inside the building. The application of automation is not only sustainable but also saves money and reduces power consumption.


5. Green Materials for Hospital Construction.


There are several types of green materials that can be used for different parts of hospital construction. Some of the suggestions are:


Rubber: Rubber is a renewable material that does not require harsh chemicals for cleaning and maintenance. Hence it is environmentally friendly and is, therefore, a favorable option for floors.


Indigenous materials: Local and regional construction materials can be preferred to avoid additional transportation.


Recycling: Try to set up a special unit to develop a recycling program for the chemical and toxic wastes from the laboratories.


6. Maintain a Clean Construction Site

A green construction site must be clean. Proper supervision and communication with the workers can help in achieving cleanliness. During construction, the contractor in charge should ensure that all the leftover materials like woods, rebars, drywalls, flooring materials, etc. are in good shape and workable.


7. Use of Energy-Efficient Systems

Some of the core energy systems used in green buildings include:


Energy-efficient lighting systems

Energy-efficient medical equipment

Advanced renewable energy systems

Promoting daylight exposure and natural ventilation

Rainwater harvesting

Operation of cooling towers performed by rainwater

Super-insulated roofs

High-efficiency windows

Rainwater Harvesting for Hospital Buildings.


By Mc Mushongo Investment cc


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