Energy Efficiency - November 2013
Hospitals' large energy use a solvable dilemma
Health care retrofits provide numerous other benefits as well, ranging from improved equipment longevity to decreased patient recovery times to a more attractive brand
11/27/2013
Green healthcare design knowledge no longer an 'extra'
Design firms now need to have extensive sustainability expertise even to be considered for new projects
11/19/2013
Healthcare designers mostly embracing new LEED v4
LEED v4 called the most significant and comprehensive update since LEED's inception,with more aggressive energy and water efficiency prerequisites and credits and unprecedented building product reporting and disclosure requirements
11/15/2013
Using healthcare landscape architecture to promote healthier lifestyles
Now's the time to re-evaluate how site development of a healthcare campus can contribute to a proactive wellness strategy
11/14/2013
ROI of sustainable healthcare design must be demonstrated
To maximize ROI, sustainability strategies should carefully balance fiscal, sociological and ecological interests- the triple bottom line
11/11/2013
Health sector in Indian region going greener
The first to embrace the concept will be the new section of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram
11/11/2013
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center brings nature to patients with green roof
Toledo hospital's patients and their visitors can see the park-like setting from over 84 patient rooms, multiple waiting rooms, and visitor lounges
11/8/2013
Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide for Healthcare Facilities available for free download
Advanced Energy Retrofit Guides help building owners and managers as well as design and construction professionals plan, design, and implement energy efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings
11/6/2013