Oakland hospital building an energy-efficient acute care tower

The new building plan includes low-emissivity glazing, smart air-conditioning zones and long-life lighting


The new energy-efficient acute care tower being built at Highland Hospital in Oakland, Calif., includes high-efficiency mechanical equipment, low-emissivity glazing, smart air-conditioning zones and long-life lighting, according to an article on the Healthcare Construction & Operations website.

The nine-story, 169-bed tower will house intensive-care patients, medical/surgical beds, labor, delivery, neonatal intensive care, and other diagnostic, treatment and support functions.

The hospital will also install a high-efficiency water system that will reduce water consumption.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors put into place a green building ordinance that requires all new buildings in the county to be built to achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification. 

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May 17, 2016


Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities


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