Healthcare projects can now earn LEED points for using environmental product declarations (EPDs) and health product declarations (HPDs), according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Healthcare projects can now earn LEED points for using environmental product declarations (EPDs) and health product declarations (HPDs), according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. An EPD focuses on a product’s environmental impact, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. An HPD focuses on how a material affects human health.
July 3, 2014
Topic Area: Energy Efficiency
From Downtime to Data: Rethinking Restroom Reliability in HealthcareManufacturers discuss the operational issues plaguing healthcare restrooms and how to shift maintenance from reactive to resilient.
LeChase Building Four-Story Addition to UHS Delaware Valley HospitalIt will consolidate services into a state-of-the-art Medical Neighborhood.
AdventHealth Sebring Breaks Ground on Expansion ProjectConstruction is scheduled to begin in March and is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2027.
Regulations Take the Lead in Healthcare Restroom DesignInfection-control guidance and water management standards drive earlier planning, smarter fixtures and more resilient restroom environments.
AHN Allegheny Valley Hospital Opens Expanded Inpatient Rehabilitation UnitConstruction began in July 2025 and included 12 new inpatient rehabilitation beds, bringing the unit’s total to 29.