Its HVAC system and passive solar features is helping University of Pittsburgh Medical Center East, in Monroeville, Pa., cut costs and energy use, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.
The $252 million facility is achieving sustainability largely through a combination of an energy-efficient HVAC system and LED lighting, efficient space design, site orientation that utilizes passive solar gain and the use of xeriscaping for improved storm water management, the article said.
The 302,000-square-foot facility is saving up to $500,000 annually in energy costs through the more efficient HVAC system.
Also, UPMC East's bed tower is oriented to capture the best views for patients and achieve a 17 percent reduction in solar heat gain.
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