A holistic approach to engineering for patient wellness
Properly designed power, air, and water systems in health care facilities can enhance care, promote healing, and ensure sustainability In the health care setting, every clinician and caregiver is important for patient nurture; however, a hospital’s ability to cultivate wellness doesn’t end with its people. Building engineering systems contribute to the clinician’s surroundings to administer…
Energy-Efficient Dehumidification In Health Care Facilities
For those of us in the construction industry, our obligation as stewards of creation is to design sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. Designing health care facilities can be a special challenge because of the amount of energy needed to maintain a sterile and safe environment for patient care. Traditional systems that simultaneously cool and reheat air…