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Hospital Building and Departmental Area Calculation: Comparison of 36 Recent North American Projects
Sarel Lavy1, D Kirk Hamilton1, Yin Jiang2
1Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
HERD
|August 27, 2019
Summary
This study compared space allocation in new hospitals versus older ones. Results show that while many departmental areas remain consistent, new hospital designs are adapting to changing healthcare needs and patient care models.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare facility planning
- Hospital architecture
- Health services research
Background:
- Hospital budget decisions rely on accurate construction project size projections.
- Project programs define functions and space needs, calculated by programming consultants.
- Modern hospital designs increasingly accommodate outpatient care, new equipment, and family presence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in space allocation between recently constructed and older hospital projects.
- To provide updated data on hospital departmental and functional space utilization.
Main Methods:
- A consistent measurement methodology was developed and applied.
- Space allocation data was collected from thirty-six recently constructed hospitals.
Main Results:
- New findings are presented on the allocation of space for nondepartmental functions.
- Most departmental space allocations were found to be within expected ranges.
- Detailed information on hospital area calculations is now publicly accessible.
Conclusions:
- The study provides valuable insights into evolving hospital spatial requirements.
- Understanding these changes is crucial for effective hospital planning and budgeting.
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