Sustainability design used moved to the back burner partly because many of the movement’s tenets have now become baseline expectations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Sustainability design used moved to the back burner partly because many of the movement’s tenets have now become baseline expectations. Cost savings, efficiency, and public perception may explain the renewed interest, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
January 21, 2016
Topic Area: Sustainable Operations
Contaminants Under Foot: A Closer Look at Patient Room FloorsSo-called dust bunnies on hospital room floors contain dust particles that turn out to be the major source of the bacteria humans breathe.
Power Outages Largely Driven by Extreme Weather EventsAlmost half of power outages in the United States were caused by extreme weather events.
Code Compliance Isn't Enough for Healthcare ResilienceIntensifying climate risks are pushing hospitals to think beyond code requirements and toward long-term resilience.
Ribbon Cutting Marks First Phase Completion for New Montefiore Einstein FacilityThe second phase is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027.
Nemours Children's Health Opens New Moseley Foundation Institute Hospital