OVERVIEW
More than any other building type, healthcare facilities might provide the greatest opportunity for the positive impact of green building measures.
From hospitals to doctors’ offices to outpatient clinics, these buildings provide healing space for our most vulnerable populations.
In addition, these projects are often saddled with very intensive energy demands from medical equipment and yet have high sensitivity to operating costs. An additional challenge is that many aging facilities require updates but have to grapple with supporting complex programs.
Healthcare organizations have been pioneers in green building, including in integrating the design process. They have found remarkable financial benefits from reducing energy use, along with health benefits from avoiding toxic chemicals and from connecting patients with the natural environment.
IN-DEPTH
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Simple Design Features Could Save Hospitals $800,000 a Year
News Brief
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World's First LEED for Healthcare Certification
News Brief
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Better Hospital Design May Reduce Violence
News Brief
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Green Design Strategies Help Survivors of Domestic Violence
News Analysis
Sustainable design features that make sense for a typical commercial building are crucial for survivors of domestic violence.
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Healing Gardens Make Hospital Stays a Walk in the Park
News Analysis
Healing gardens make hospitals more humane and contribute to healing and sustainable design-as well as the facility's bottom line.
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PVC-Free Resilient Flooring for Heavy Traffic
Product Review
LifeLine CS is a low-VOC commercial resilient sheet flooring that uses a tough outer layer to minimize maintenance and improve durability.
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High Staff Retention at First LEED Platinum Hospital
News Analysis
Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas, is the first LEED Platinum hospital.
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Energy Department's Hospitals Program Lacking in Rigor
News Analysis
The U.S. Department of Energy has launched an industry-based energy efficiency initiative for hospitals, but it lacks benchmarking and verification requirements.
