The opening of UCI Health-Irvine and the proposed replacement of El Camino Health’s Los Gatos hospital demonstrate that all-electric healthcare facilities are moving from an emerging concept into real-world projects.
As cities expand, “pocket gardens” have emerged as a scalable response to introduce green interventions into densely built streetscapes.
The designers of the new Baptist Hospital campus in Pensacola, Fla., knew the facility had to be resilient. After all, the very need for the hospital was the result of a natural disaster.
In the world of healthcare design, creating spaces that are not only functional but also welcoming, clean, and sustainable is more important than ever.
Funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will soon support energy-efficient upgrades at hospitals across the state.
McElroy Metal, an employee-owned metal manufacturer based in Adelanto, Calif., produces cutting-edge metal roofing that meets both sustainability needs and cost-saving goals.
Northwell Health’s Huntington Hospital Emergency Department officially earned LEED Gold certification in July.
Hospital officials are pointing to sustainable features at Stamford Hospital’s new building as a model for energy cost savings.
To earn LEED certification, a health care project must fulfill all prerequisites and qualify for a minimum number of credits.
