Sustainable Operations - June 2017
Microgrids for healthcare facilities
Is it realistic to utilize this type of a technology for healthcare facilities?
6/30/2017
Healthcare facility design impacting care
New hospitals that are more like hotels, with private rooms, gardens and art installations
6/21/2017
Designing to 'right-size' patient rooms
Well-planned smaller spaces can accommodate patients and families just as larger rooms would
6/20/2017
Centers for healthy living designed for 21st century wellness
Outdated senior living communities are repositioning themselves to stay competitive
6/20/2017
Caring for healthcare facility electrical infrastructure
Whether a system is old or relatively new, proactive management and maintenance programs will help operations and maintenance personnel mitigate the risk factors that impact functionality and reliability
6/16/2017
Healthcare facility renovation expected to save £15 million in 25 years
Approximately £1 million has been spent on the electrical infrastructure
6/15/2017
New energy pipeline already creating savings for healthcare facility
Pipeline expected to save hospital trust half a million pounds per year
6/15/2017
Hospitals building short-stay spaces within facilities
Outpatient observation spurs new designs
6/12/2017
Medical villages are changing models for healthcare delivery
Villages can improve healthcare delivery by integrating hospital care with retail, housing, elder care and living systems
6/9/2017
BIM supports architects and MEP consultants for healthcare construction project
Healthcare construction projects need a concentrated investment in coordinated MEP layout design
6/9/2017
Facility upgrades save Texas healthcare facility $189,000 annually
Upgrades include infrastructure replacements and the installation of new air control and chilled water systems
6/9/2017
Okla. medical clinic reflects Choctaw culture
Choctaw Nation Regional Medical Clinic in Durant includes bronze sculptures depicting figures dressed in traditional tribal attire
6/8/2017
Australian hospital is aiming to be most energy efficient
Hospitals are the second most energy-intensive of all commercial buildings
6/8/2017
Challenges of engineering leadership discussed
Too often healthcare building owners don’t get the results they expect from engineers and builders, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
6/8/2017
Michigan healthcare system opens new integrated-care campus
Thirty-year-old medical office building gets $6 million of renovations
6/7/2017
Building a purposeful assisted-living environment
Residential and hospitality markets are strong influencers on senior housing
6/6/2017
Healthcare facility renovation addresses patient experience
Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center added sconce lighting, warm wooden floors, and natural color palettes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
6/6/2017