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Mission Bay facility's quest to be greener
Alisdair McGregor1, Afaan Naqvi, Tyler Krehlik
1ANSHEN-ALLEN, San Francisco, USA.
Health Estate
|March 24, 2011
Summary
A new San Francisco hospital integrates sustainable technologies and design principles. Early collaboration on a sustainability plan ensures environmental goals are met while enhancing patient recovery in a therapeutic setting.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Design
- Sustainable Architecture
- Environmental Health
Background:
- The UCSF Mission Bay Hospital, a 289-bed complex, is incorporating sustainable technologies.
- Early stakeholder involvement is crucial for project success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the planning and design process for the UCSF Mission Bay Hospital.
- To demonstrate how environmental goals can be achieved in healthcare construction.
- To highlight the creation of a therapeutic environment for patient recovery.
Main Methods:
- Development of a project-specific "sustainability plan" through early and continuous collaboration.
- Integration of a wide range of sustainable technologies and design principles.
- Focus on creating a healing environment that supports patient recovery.
Main Results:
- The hospital design aims to meet stringent environmental targets.
- The project emphasizes a holistic approach to healthcare facility development.
- The design facilitates a therapeutic environment to accelerate patient recovery.
Conclusions:
- Rigorous planning and design processes are essential for sustainable healthcare facilities.
- Early stakeholder buy-in is key to achieving ambitious environmental goals.
- Sustainable design in hospitals can positively impact patient outcomes and recovery speed.
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