Beyond distater mitigation, resilient design can reduce operating costs and improve health and well being of employees and patients, according to a blog on the Perkins + Will website.
Resilience is about the viability of a hospital as well as ensuring functionality during acute hazards.
Healthcare is increasingly focusing on the health and well being of a community and the environment. Resilient and sustainable design strategies are integral to this model, the article said.
Energy and water are two key elements to resilience that also provide opportunities for operational savings.
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